Professor Shlomo VaintraubOrthopedic surgeon, specialist in pediatric orthopedics
The orthopedic surgeons at Top Ihilov Clinic have extensive experience in correcting conditions such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in the knee. A significant advantage of treating this condition at this medical center is the use of arthroscopy. This minimally invasive procedure does not traumatize the knee, significantly shortens the recovery period, avoids large tissue incisions, and minimizes the risks of complications.
Top Ihilov Orthopedic Surgeons Performing Knee Ligament Reconstruction at the Highest Level
Top Ihilov Clinic employs a cohesive team of specialists with extensive experience in performing surgical interventions for knee ligament reconstruction. A comprehensive, collegial approach allows specialists from different profiles to more quickly find the most accurate path for patient rehabilitation, restoring the joy of full, independent movement.
Arthroscopy: Knee Ligament Reconstruction at Top Ihilov - Fast and Painless
At Top Ihilov Clinic, ACL tears are corrected as part of a reconstructive surgery and a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The reconstructive surgery is performed using an arthroscopic method, allowing for the diagnosis of ligament tears, assessment of the degree of knee joint damage, exclusion of the possibility of ligament avulsion with a bone fragment, and the actual reconstruction during a single arthroscopy.
Suturing the ligament is not possible. For this purpose, reconstruction is performed, during which the ligament is replaced with a graft. Typically, the patient's own tendons are used for the graft (patellar ligament or one of the fibers of the semitendinosus muscle tendon). Alternatively, donor ligaments or synthetic analogs may be used.
Arthroscopy for ACL Tear - Stages:
- The surgery is performed under spinal (regional) anesthesia;
- Incisions are made on the knee in two to three places. Their sizes are small;
- Through one of these incisions, an arthroscope is inserted into the joint cavity. This is a special optical instrument equipped with a video camera.
- Before inserting the arthroscope, the joint cavity is filled with saline to remove blood clots and artificially enlarge the internal space of the joint;
- The operation is broadcast from the camera to a large monitor in the operating room, allowing surgeons to more accurately track their manipulations and fully assess the condition of the joint cavity;
- The laparoscope can introduce microsurgical instruments into the joint cavity, with which holes (tunnels) are made in the femur and tibia to secure the graft;
- In cases where the patellar ligament is used for reconstruction, an additional incision is required to extract it. Due to lower trauma, the surgeons at Top Ihilov Clinic more often use the hamstring transplantation technique. In this method, the tendons of the semitendinosus muscle located in the popliteal area are used as the transplant material.
- After the graft is secured with staples or screws, the arthroscope is removed from the joint, stitches are applied to the wounds, and the joint is mobilized with a brace or elastic bandage.
A torn anterior cruciate ligament causes joint instability and requires mandatory surgical treatment. The surgeons at Top Ihilov Clinic are always ready to apply their extensive experience and skills to relieve their numerous patients from this unpleasant condition.
After knee ligament reconstruction surgery, patients are recommended to undergo a prolonged rehabilitation course. Statistics show that if such a course is conducted in clinics in Israel, using the latest methods of physiotherapy, kinesiology, and vertebrology, the vast majority of patients manage to fully restore knee joint stability and maintain the full range of motion without limiting their level of physical activity.
Accurate and Fast Diagnosis of Knee Ligament Reconstruction at Top Ihilov
The anterior cruciate ligament is part of the knee joint structure. The main role of this anatomical formation is to stabilize the joint and help maintain body balance. Typically, an ACL tear occurs due to excessive load on the joint, accompanied by displacement, twisting, or deviation of the shin relative to the knee. Statistics show that an anterior cruciate ligament tear is the most common injury of the knee joint.
Diagnosing a cruciate ligament tear is not difficult. The diagnostic program for such an injury may include, in addition to consultations with a surgeon, vertebrologist, or orthopedic specialist:
- Imaging methods for the knee joint (MRI, CT, X-ray)
- ECG;
- Fluorography;
- Standard urine and blood tests;
- Consultation with an anesthesiologist.
The program may be expanded depending on the specific case. In any circumstances, the diagnosis and preparatory process for surgery regarding a cruciate ligament tear at Top Ihilov Clinic will be conducted optimally quickly and with good results.
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