Sports Injury Treatment in Lucknow — Dr. Imran Akhtar, Lucknow

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Sports Injury Treatment in Lucknow

Expert sports injury treatment in Lucknow by Dr. Imran Akhtar. ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff, PRP therapy, arthroscopy. Charak Hospital. Call: 0522-666-4444.

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Common Sports Injuries Treated

ACL Tear
#1 sports injury — twisting/landing
Meniscus Tear
Knee cartilage — twisting injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder — overhead sports
Ankle Sprain
Lateral ligament — running, football
Tennis/Golfer's Elbow
Lateral/medial epicondylitis
Stress Fractures
Repetitive impact — runners
Patellar Tendinopathy
Jumper's knee — basketball
Cartilage Damage
Impact injury, weightbearing
Shoulder Dislocation
Contact sports, falls
Hamstring Strain
Sprinting, football
Groin Strain
Football, hockey
Shin Splints
Running — medial tibial stress

Immediate First Aid — P.R.I.C.E. Protocol

StepActionDuration
P — ProtectionStop activity. Protect from further injury with splint/brace.Immediately
R — RestRest the injured part. Avoid weight bearing.24–72 hours
I — IceIce wrapped in cloth 15–20 min every 2–3 hours. Reduces pain and swelling.First 48–72 hours
C — CompressionCrepe bandage firmly (not too tight) around injured area.24–48 hours
E — ElevationElevate injured limb above heart level.As much as possible

⚠️ Seek IMMEDIATE evaluation: suspected fracture/dislocation, cannot bear weight, severe swelling, numbness/tingling, locked joint.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy

PRP uses the patient's own blood — concentrated growth factors injected directly into injured tissue. Accelerates healing in tendons, ligaments, cartilage and muscles. Available at Charak Hospital — prepared on-site, injected under ultrasound guidance.

Effective for: Partial ACL/ligament tears · Tennis elbow · Patellar tendinopathy · Rotator cuff partial tears · Early knee arthritis · Plantar fasciitis.

Protocol: 2–3 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart. Day-procedure — no hospital admission required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ankle sprain (Grade I): 1–3 weeks · Muscle strain: 2–6 weeks · Partial ligament tear: 4–12 weeks · Meniscus (conservative): 6–12 weeks · ACL reconstruction: 6–9 months · Rotator cuff repair: 4–6 months.
Ice for first 48–72 hours — reduces acute swelling and pain. Apply 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours. Heat from 72 hours onwards — for muscle stiffness and chronic injuries. Never use heat in the acute phase.
Minor muscle soreness: continue gently. Joint swelling, ligament tear, suspected fracture: STOP and seek evaluation. Playing through pain with a significant injury worsens damage and prolongs recovery.
Physiotherapy for Grade I–II sprains, partial tears, muscle injuries and tendinopathy. Surgery required for complete ligament tears (ACL), displaced fractures, full-thickness tendon rupture and failed conservative treatment. Dr. Akhtar always tries conservative management first in appropriate cases.

📍 Consult Dr. Imran Akhtar at Charak Hospital, Lucknow

  • 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
  • 📞 0522-666-4444 | Emergency: 24×7

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Days: Monday – Saturday

Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM

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