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Procedure Information |
What is the anterior cruciate ligament? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the important ligaments that stabilise your knee joint. If you have torn (ruptured) this ligament, the knee can collapse or ‘give way’ when making twisting or turning movements. How does an ACL rupture happen? An ACL rupture happens as a result of a twisting injury to the knee. The common causes are football and skiing injuries. You can injure other parts of your knee at the same time, such as tearing a cartilage or damaging the joint surface. What happens during ACL reconstruction? ACL reconstruction is normally performed under general anaesthetic. The operation usually takes between an hour and an hour and a half. Your surgeon will make one or more cuts on the front and sides of your knee. Some surgeons perform the operation by arthroscopy (‘keyhole’ surgery) using a camera to see inside the knee. Your surgeon will replace the ACL with a piece of suitable tissue (a graft) from elsewhere in the body. The top and bottom ends of the replacement ligament are fixed with special screws or anchors into ‘tunnels’ drilled in the bone. How soon will I recover? You should be able to go home the same day or the day after. Before you are discharged a physiotherapist will give you gentle exercises to help in your recovery. Your surgeon may want you to wear a knee brace for a few weeks after the operation. Once your knee is settling down you will need to start regular physiotherapy treatment that may continue for as long as six months. Complete recovery can take up to nine months. Regular exercise should help you to return to normal activities as soon as possible. Before you start exercising, you should ask a member of the healthcare team or your GP for advice. Most people make a good recovery and return to normal activities following ACL reconstruction. As with any surgery there can be complications. General complications of any operation: Pain Bleeding Infection in the surgical wound Unsightly scarring Blood clots (DVT) Difficulty passing urine Specific complications of ACL reconstruction: Break of the kneecap Damage to nerves around the knee Infection in the knee joint Discomfort in the front of the knee Loss of knee movement Recurrent giving way of the knee Severe pain, stiffness and loss of use of the knee (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) |
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Dr. Rajiv Limaye | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Alan Middleton | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Nicholas Cooke | ||||||
Haxby Road,York,YO31 8TA | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Daniel Fagan | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Manjunath Bilandlahalli Ramappa | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Richard Jeavons | ||||||
Morton Park,Darlington,DL1 4 | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Sanjay Miranda | ||||||
Church Lane,Acklam,Middlesbr | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Lanre Ajekigbe | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Philip Holland | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Mohammed Al Maiyah | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Narendra Ramisetty | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Rajesh Nanda | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Nigel Brewster | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Lodewikus Van Niekerk | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Anthony Hui | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Raymond Liow | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Dr. Anwar Jafri | ||||||
Nuffield Health Tees Hospita | ||||||
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Trauma and orthopaedic surgery |
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Patient Ratings | ||||||||||||
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![]() | By: | Margaret Hay |
| Nov 5 2022 | ||
All of the staff were friendly and efficient. The rooms were clean and smart and the operation went so well, I couldnt be more impressed. |
![]() | By: | Anonymous |
| Oct 1 2018 | ||
My second hip op with the surgeon. Last time in Woodlands this time Nuffield. The surgeon gives you so much care and attention before and after the operation that you have no worries about the op. I new the surgeon was not operating at Woodlands and fortunately was able to trace him to the Nuffield
The Nuffield is an outstanding Hospital with a wonderful staff .Alwayss available with a smile on their faces to sort out any problems I had..
No one really wants to be in Hospital but if you have to go to one for treatment then I would look no further than the Nuffield even if ,like me. , it meant travelling a few extra miles to get there for appointments and Physio etc Original Comment Report... |
![]() | By: | Brian rodgers |
| Sep 30 2018 | ||
I was admitted for a fulll hip replacement on tuesday 11 September, from the time I arrived I ws exceptionally well looked after , 5 star treatment by 5 star staff. Original Comment Report... |
Consultants Initial Consulation | £0 |
Diagnostic Investigations | £0 |
Main Treatment | £8,990 |
Aftercare | £0 |
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Total Cost From: | £8,990 |
All prices are guide prices only and may change after a consultation. Please ask your provider for more details. |
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