ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using tendon graft to restore knee stability and enable a confident return to sport — keyhole technique, same-day discharge.
What is ACL Surgery?
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction replaces the torn anterior cruciate ligament using a tendon graft — typically the hamstring or patellar tendon. It is the gold standard for ACL tears in active individuals, restoring rotational stability and enabling a return to sport. Dr. Vipin Reddy performs this as a minimally invasive keyhole procedure with same-day or overnight admission.
Key Information
Procedure Facts
Hamstring autograft (most common), patellar tendon autograft, or allograft — selected based on patient age and sport.
Bioabsorbable or titanium interference screws securing the graft in bone tunnels.
General anaesthesia; procedure takes approximately 60–90 minutes.
Same-day or 1-night admission; physiotherapy commences within 24–48 hours.
Return to sport at 9–12 months following structured rehabilitation and sport-specific testing.
Approximately 5–10%; significantly reduced by completing the full rehabilitation programme.
How the Procedure Works
Consultation & MRI Review
Dr. Vipin Reddy confirms the diagnosis, assesses associated meniscal injuries, and plans graft selection based on your activity level.
Pre-operative Prehabilitation
Swelling control, quadriceps activation exercises, and range-of-motion rehabilitation before surgery.
Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
Bone tunnels are created in the tibia and femur; the graft is passed and secured with fixation devices — typically 60–90 minutes.
Rehabilitation & Return to Sport
Progressive strength and neuromuscular training over 9–12 months; sport-specific testing before clearance to return to play.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Complete ACL rupture (Grade III tear) causing knee instability
- →Partial ACL tear with persistent instability and giving-way episodes
- →Combined ACL and meniscal injury requiring arthroscopic treatment
- →Young active patients wishing to return to sport or physical work
- →Failed non-operative treatment with continued instability
- →Revision ACL reconstruction following re-tear or graft failure
An ACL tear doesn't have to end your sporting career. With the right reconstruction technique and a disciplined rehabilitation programme, over 90% of my patients return to the same level of sport they played before injury.
— Dr. Vipin Reddy, Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Surgeon
Common Questions
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