Knee Ligament Repair Treatment in India

Sara Williams, a 28-year-old high school...

Sara Williams, a 28-year-old high school physical education teacher and weekend soccer player, tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a community league match. She felt a sudden 'pop' and immediate instability in her right knee, followed by swelling and an inability to bear weight. An MRI confirmed a complete ACL tear. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using a hamstring tendon graft, explaining that it was crucial for Sara to regain stability to return to her active lifestyle and job duties. Sara underwent the 90-minute outpatient surgery, feeling anxious but hopeful. Her recovery involved two weeks on crutches, rigorous physical therapy three times a week, and a gradual return to light activity over six months. A year later, she was back to teaching PE and playing recreational soccer, though with a knee brace for confidence. Emotionally, she journeyed from initial fear and frustration, worried about her career and identity as an athlete, to immense relief and empowerment, learning patience and a deeper appreciation for her body's resilience.