The injury to the knee ligaments is common but may prove to be disabling and crippling. It can greatly affect athletes, weekend warriors, or regular people. At The Knee Centre, under the leadership of Dr. Neeraj Yadav, we help you reclaim confidence, stability, and strength in your knees with our specialized services to fit your needs. He is an esteemed expert who is always at the forefront of novel treatments. 

Cause and Effects of Knee Ligament Injuries

A single knee joint has multiple ligaments that offer the necessary stability and movement control. The knee can be broken down into the following components for a better understanding of potential injuries and their consequences: 

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): An essential ligament that governs forward movement and rotation.
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Helps prevent the tibia from moving too far backward which offers stability.
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Located on the inner side of the knee offers additional support.
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL): Stabilizes the outer part of the knee.

The knee is a complex joint, meaning knee ligament injuries can take severe forms from simple sprains to complete tears or ruptures. They can also be defined by the level of severity, the treatment options available to rehabilitation, and stems from sports injuries or falls along with twisting motions to direct force on the knee joint.

Symptoms Having Foci and Identifications

A foci on knee ligament injury can lead to outlined symptoms such as:-

• Pain and Swelling: Getting pain and swelling in the vicinity of the knee, immediately after the injury has occurred.
• Instability: The knee gives way or is generally perceived as unstable during movement.
• Limited Range of Motion: Difficulty in fully bending or straightening the knee.
• Bruising: A discolored area surrounding the knee which suggests internal bleeding or damage to tissues.

Identification Procedures

At The Knee Centre, stepwise procedures undertaken to gauge the level of injury greatly assist in diagnosing musculoskeletal knee conditions:

• Physical Examination: Our specialists do a battery of tests to establish the level of stability in the joints and the strength of the knee.
• Imaging Tests: The MRI Picture or X-ray or ultrasound imagining may be done of the ligament and other structures to see in detail.
• Functional Assessment: Knowing your activity level and lifestyle is helpful in formulating goals for treatment.

Alternative Treatment Strategies

Alternative treatment strategies for knee ligament injuries have great variation especially for people with a low activity level, aged people, and those with potential comorbidity factors. They may also require non-surgical management. 

Non Surgical Treatment

Those induced with moderate to mid foci injuries, would surely benefit from post-injury procedures which are specially catered towards knee joint areas including:

• Rest and Ice: There is a shift in focus towards strong and severe swelling regions while simultaneously reducing inflammation levels.
• Therapy: An organized rehab plan facilitates the rehabilitation process by enabling the restoration of strength, flexibility, and overall knee stability.
• Bracing: During rehabilitation, knee braces give extra support and stability.
• Medication: Other prescribed medications include analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and swelling.

Such methods of treatment are very effective when the injury to the ligament is mild and the instability of the knee is not great.

Operative Treatment

Complete ligament tears as well as injuries to the ligaments that are more severe in nature and more complex typically would need some surgical procedures. These are: 

• Reconstruction of Ligament: The damaged ligament is replaced by a graft; could be a donor’s or one from the patient’s own body. It is often done in ACL Injuries.
• Arthroscopy: Fixing or reconstruction of the ligament using a camera and small cuts to the body.
• Single Stage Multiligament Reconstruction: When there are lesions of multiple ligaments, the combined surgical approach becomes imperative.

Which method to use, either surgical or conservative, is determined by the particular condition of the patient. Dr. Neeraj Yadav takes special care to formulate a treatment plan for each patient at The Knee Centre which is tailored to the unique needs of the patient through a thorough evaluation.

Rehabilitation and Recovery

Restoration of a knee ligament injury is a long-term undertaking requiring effort, supervision rehabilitation, and motivation. The rehabilitation portion of the knee ligament injury recovery plan consists of the following components: 

• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: For patients who had a surgery performed on them, rehabilitation is required as soon as the patient has undergone the operation in order to improve knee mobility and muscle strength around it.
• Physical Rehabilitation: Activities that improve the patient’s balance, strength, flexibility, and all other aspects of fitness are also highly remembered when considering a complete recuperation process.
• Patient Training: Equally important in the recovery process is knowing how to take care of the knee so as not to sustain further damage.
• Lifestyle Changes: It is important to foster new habits and gradually promote activities in order to support the health of the knee in the long run.

At The Knee Centre, we are always willing to assist you in achieving your goals. Our team works tirelessly with patients to track their progress in depth and modify their rehabilitation regimens to achieve the best results. A good recovery plan, in our opinion, does more than simply restore function; it also arms you with the assurance necessary to lead an active lifestyle.

Why Choose The Knee Centre?

At The Knee Centre we combine modern equipment, the latest surgical methods, and exceptional patient care to obtain the best results following knee ligament injuries. Our devotion to the best results includes but is not limited to: 

• Experience: One of the most respected knee surgeons, Dr. Neeraj Yadav is renowned for his experience and success in treating highly complex knee injuries.
• Modern Facilities: We acess and surgical precision to correct diagnoses so that our patients receive accurate treatment. We have a wide array of diagnostic devices and surgical facilities at our center.
• Inclusive Care: We provide collaborative care as a group from diagnosing to rehabiliation after surgery, paying attention to the patient’s individual needs.
• Focus on The Patient: We make sure that you are safe, comfortable and well taken care of during your entire stay with us, so that the likelihood of you recovering significantly increases.

Put Your Trust In Your Knees To The Knee Centre by Dr Neeraj Yadav

Knee ligament injuries, while they can be scary, are fully restorable with the injury specific care that we provide. We, at The Knee Centre, aim to bring your world again within your reach by restoring your mobility and leading a pain free productive life. Dr Neeraj Yadav and his team provide advanced rehabilitative services along with compassionate care tailored to meet every patient’s needs for encoured optimal recovery.

Contact us today if you or a family member or a friend suffers from a knee ligament injury. Schedule your appointment at The Knee Centre and start taking your first steps towards a future that is guaranteed to be much stronger and healthier for your knees. The first step towards recovery begins with us.