Overview

What is ACL reconstruction and who needs it?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure to replace a torn ACL with a graft to restore knee stability and rotational control. Dr. Krunal Donda performs arthroscopic ACL reconstruction in Surat for athletes, active adults, and patients whose knee instability affects everyday life.

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Causes & Symptoms

How ACL injuries happen & common signs

ACL tears are most commonly caused by sudden deceleration, pivoting, incorrect landing, or direct collision — typical in football, basketball and skiing. Common signs include an audible pop, rapid swelling, pain and a feeling that the knee 'gives way'.

  • ✔ Loud 'pop' at time of injury
  • ✔ Rapid swelling and pain
  • ✔ Instability or giving way with pivoting
Diagnosis

Clinical tests and imaging to confirm ACL injury

Diagnosis is by careful clinical examination (Lachman, Pivot-Shift) and supported by MRI when needed to assess associated meniscal or cartilage injuries. X-rays rule out fractures; MRI helps with operative planning and graft selection.

At Shivaan Hospital, preoperative planning by Dr. Krunal Donda emphasises precise graft placement and ligament tensioning for optimal function.

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Treatment Options

Non-surgical and surgical choices

Treatment depends on tear severity, activity level and associated injuries. Low-activity patients with partial tears may benefit from physiotherapy and bracing; active patients and athletes with complete tears generally require ACL reconstruction.

  • • Conservative care — RICE, physiotherapy, bracing
  • • PRP or regenerative injections for select partial tears
  • • Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction (hamstring, patellar tendon, or allograft options)
Surgical procedure

What to expect during arthroscopic ACL reconstruction

Arthroscopic reconstruction uses small portals to place a graft that replaces the torn ACL. Dr. Krunal Donda prefers evidence-based graft choices tailored to each patient. The aim is to restore stability while minimising donor-site morbidity and enabling early rehabilitation.

Typical timeline: early range-of-motion and protected weight-bearing, progressive strengthening from 6 weeks, sport-specific training from 4–6 months, and return-to-sport guided by testing around 6–9+ months depending on demands.

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Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation

Structured ACL rehabilitation in Surat

A staged rehab program is essential. Early goals focus on swelling control and restoring motion; mid-phase focuses on progressive strength and neuromuscular control; late-phase focuses on agility, sport-specific drills and validated return-to-sport testing.

  • 1 0–2 weeks: control swelling, regain extension
  • 2 2–12 weeks: progressive strengthening & balance
  • 3 3–9 months: sport-specific conditioning & testing
Why choose Shivaan Hospital

Experienced ACL surgeon — personalised care

Dr. Krunal Donda combines arthroscopic expertise with personalised rehabilitation plans and objective outcome tracking. Our team ensures clear communication, preoperative planning, and follow-up to help patients return confidently to activity.

We offer modern orthopaedic care in Surat with an emphasis on evidence-based treatment and patient safety.

Patient Questions

Frequently asked questions — ACL reconstruction

Partial tears in low-demand patients may be managed conservatively with physiotherapy and bracing. Complete tears with instability in active patients often require reconstruction for long-term knee stability.
Return-to-sport is individualised; many athletes follow objective strength and functional tests before a graded return at approximately 6–9+ months.
Common grafts include hamstring autograft, bone–patellar tendon–bone autograft, and allograft options. The surgeon decides the best choice based on patient factors.
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