Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic ACL surgery is done to repair a partially or completely torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
ACL injuries account for around 40% of all sporting injuries and can lead to long term pain and instability.
Arthroscopic ACL surgery is indicated when there is significant damage to the ACL. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of a pair of ligaments in the middle of the knee joint, responsible for providing stability.
The surgeon makes multiple small incisions-usually two or three-around the knee during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Sterile saline solution (salt) is pumped through one incision into the knee to widen it and to wash blood from the leg. Which helps the doctor to see more clearly the knee structures.
During ACL surgery, the surgeon may repair other injured parts of the knee as well, such as menisci, other knee ligaments, cartilage, or broken bones.
