However, studies have shown that the ACL repair generally fails over time and may require revision surgery or reconstruction. In this procedure, the partially or completely torn ACL ligament is repaired by sewing it back together using sutures. With perfect surgery and nice care, Swapnil was able to walk with any support within a fortnight. The doctor also recommended physiotherapy once the wound of the surgery is healed up. Swapnil was discharged from the hospital in a few hours when he recovered from anesthesia.Īfter discharge, the doctor advised Swapnil to change the dressing twice a week, put ice packs daily, knee elevation while sleeping, and the amount of load to give on feet. Surgery was conducted in less than an hour with the hairline cut. Swapnil got fully satisfied and went for the arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. What will the recovery time be and will there be a big scar from the surgery on his knees?Īfter having the video consultation with the doctor and seeing all the reports, the doctor explained the procedure to Swapnil and addressed his concerns with respect to the long-term repercussions of the injury. Even he started thinking about whether he would be able to walk normally. Swapnil was worried about his injuries and their impact. Swapnil’s friend who was working in MedicoExperts got to know about this and he connected Swapnil with the best orthopedic surgeon in Mumbai.
The doctor described the condition of the knee and recommended surgery to fix the ACL. In MRI, an ACL tear was clearly detected in Swapnil’s report.
Looking at the swelling, the doctor suggested an MRI scan to check the ligament and condition of the knee. No fracture or dislocation is found in the Xrays report. In the meantime, an orthopedic doctor came and recommended the XRay to check the fracture. There were 16 stitches on Swapnil’s knee and 8 on Manish’s knee. After cleaning the wound thoroughly, the doctor used switchers to close the wound. The doctor and nurse cleaned the wound and while cleaning the doctor could see some plastic parts and a small road stone in the knee. On the way to the hospital, Swapnil’s knee got swollen.
The driver of the car was courteous enough to take them to the hospital. Nearby people rushed to help and helped Swapnil and Manish to stand and supported them to sit in the car. The cut of Swapnil was so deep that even bone was visible. Knee was the first body part to hit the road and both of them got bruises on their knees.
Due to a sudden fall, both of them were injured severely. Swapnil and his friend fell down on the road. The car hit the moving bike pretty badly. Swapnil and his friend were on the same road. A car driver lost control of the vehicle while reversing his car from parking. One regular day, while he was going back home from the office he met with an accident. Like any other bachelor’s in Mumbai, he never missed an opportunity to go to a party with his friends. He also used to go for tracking, every weekend. Swapnil was a jolly guy and loved to visit new places whenever he used to get time. He used to go to the office on his newly purchased bike along with one of his friends Manish. He was a 29 years old bachelor, four years ago, and was living with friends in a flat.
Swapnil is an IT professional working in Mumbai, India.