TürkçeAnterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery?
The anterior cruciate ligament is the ligament that connects the upper and lower bones of the knee joint and provides the anterior and posterior balance of the knee. It connects the thymia and the femur. The knee is very important in opening and closing movements. It is 3 cm long and 1 cm thick. If it breaks, the knee mechanism is broken.
What are the Causes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear?
It is a condition seen in 70% of athletes. Sudden movements, unbalanced falling, rotation of the knee, hitting the knee, and rotation of the knee as a result of falling on a slippery floor are among the causes.
How is Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Diagnosed?
Anterior cruciate ligament injury may occur as a result of knee rotation or noise from the knee. A swelling occurs in the area. As a result of the rupture of the cruciate ligament, bleeding into the knee occurs. There is numbness and loss of movement. Meniscus tears are among the complaints that appear frequently together with anterior cruciate ligament rupture. A full diagnosis is made with film or magnetic resonance (MRI).
How Is Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Performed?
It is done with a closed method called arthroscopy. It is the process of stretching the mesh on the other thigh by removing the ruptured ligament from within the joint. It is done with the knee in a stable position. It is attached with implants. Channels are opened in the thigh and shin bones, tendons taken from the person's own muscles are placed through the bone tunnel. The removed tendons are attached with special threads. This prevents the knee from sliding forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Should It Be Before the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery?
For the muscles that have lost their strength after the rupture, strengthening should be done with exercises. Preoperative knee edema should be expected to decrease.
How Should It Be After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery?
Up to 3 weeks the knee can only be bent 90 degrees. Full movement is not achieved for up to 6 weeks. From the first day, the person is allowed to move the knee. Frequent cold applications are important. One should rest and avoid straining oneself. It is also important to use special angled knee braces with the advice of the doctor. Crutches for a while are also recommended. Walking at a light pace will strengthen the ligaments. Physical therapy should be continued for a while.
Is Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Risky?
Surgery is especially recommended for young people. Not having surgery is more risky. Because, if surgical intervention is not performed, problems such as inability to increase in height, curvature of the knee, posture problems will arise as a result of damage to the cartilage tissue. Since it is an arthroscopic surgery, the risk factor in the surgery is quite low. The risk of infection and stiffness in the knee seems to be low.
How Many Hours Does Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Take?
It is an approximately 1 hour operation.
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