Remarkable ACL Recovery (Anterior Cruciate Ligament): A Journey from Injury to Full Activity

In this video, Dr. Ravi Teja Rudraraju, a highly esteemed Consultant in Sports Medicine and Complex Knee Surgery at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, discusses the case of Mr. Sagar, a 26-year-old from Vemulawada who underwent surgery for a ligament tear under his care.

Mr. Sagar sustained an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury six months ago while playing sports. He consulted Dr. Ravi Teja Rudraraju, who evaluated his condition and performed ACL Reconstruction Surgery. Post-surgery, Mr. Sagar has made remarkable progress. Now, six months later, he has fully recovered and resumed his daily physical activities, including running, jogging, and squatting. Mr. Sagar is extremely pleased with the treatment he received and expresses his gratitude to Dr. Ravi Teja Rudraraju for his support.

Dr. Ravi Teja Rudraraju highlights that most ACL injuries can be effectively treated, allowing patients to return to normal daily activities within six weeks. External activities like driving can usually be resumed within three months, and full participation in activities like running, jogging, and sports is often possible within six months. However, high-impact sports may require 8 to 9 months for full recovery.

He emphasises that proper evaluation and timely treatment of ACL or other ligament and meniscus injuries are crucial to prevent complications like early arthritis. He advises anyone suffering from sports injuries, or knee injuries from activities like biking, to consult a sports specialist