ACL Injury — Diagnosis & Treatment in Lucknow — Dr. Imran Akhtar, Lucknow

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ACL Injury — Diagnosis & Treatment in Lucknow

Expert ACL tear treatment and arthroscopic reconstruction in Lucknow by Dr. Imran Akhtar. 6–9 month return to sport. Charak Hospital. Call: 0522-666-4444.

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What is an ACL Injury?

The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) prevents the tibia from sliding forward on the femur. ACL tears are the most common serious sports injury — occurring in football, cricket, basketball, kabaddi and badminton from sudden twisting or landing movements.

⚠️ Classic sign: Audible 'POP' in the knee → immediate swelling → knee giving way → cannot continue sport.

ACL Injury Grades

GradeDescriptionTreatment
Grade I (Sprain)Stretched, fibres intactConservative — RICE, physio, brace
Grade II (Partial Tear)Partial rupture, some instabilityConservative or surgery by activity level
Grade III (Complete Tear)Complete rupture, significant instabilityACL reconstruction (athletes/young patients)

ACL Rehabilitation Phases

0–2 wk
Immediate Post-Op

Control swelling. Quad activation. Heel slides. Crutches. ROM 0–90°.

2–6 wk
Early Rehabilitation

Full weight bearing. Stationary cycling. Leg press. Full ROM. Proprioception.

6–12 wk
Strengthening

Progressive resistance. Single-leg balance. Light jogging. Swimming.

3–6 mo
Sport-Specific Training

Running, cutting, pivoting. Agility drills. Plyometrics.

6–9 mo
Return to Sport

Full unrestricted sport after passing functional strength tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic signs: 'pop' sound, immediate swelling within 2 hours, knee giving way, inability to continue sport. Confirmed by Lachman test and MRI knee (95%+ accuracy).
Complete ACL tears rarely heal spontaneously. Active patients and athletes require reconstruction to prevent recurrent instability, meniscus tears and early arthritis.
6–9 months after reconstruction — after completing all rehab phases and passing strength tests (>90% symmetry vs opposite leg). Returning too early significantly increases re-rupture risk.
Overall re-rupture rate is 5–10%. Highest in young athletes returning to pivoting sports early. Risk is reduced by completing full rehabilitation and neuromuscular training.

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  • MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) · 14+ years · Arthroscopy & Sports Injury Specialist
  • OPD: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Fee: ₹700
  • Department of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Hardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003
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