Ligament Injury Treatment & Reconstruction

Q1: What is a ligament injury?
A: A ligament injury occurs when the tough, fibrous tissues connecting bones are stretched or torn, often due to trauma, sports activities, or sudden twists.

 

Q2: What are common types of ligament injuries?
A: The most common include ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), PCL, MCL, and LCL injuries in the knee, as well as ankle and wrist ligament sprains or tears.

 

Q3: What are the symptoms of a torn ligament?
A: Symptoms may include joint pain, swelling, instability, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight or moving the affected joint.

 

Q4: How are ligament injuries diagnosed?
A: Diagnosis involves physical examination, medical history, and imaging tests such as X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound to assess ligament damage.

 

Q5: Who provides expert ligament injury treatment in Ghatkopar, Mumbai?
A: Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya offers advanced treatment and ligament reconstruction surgery at Advanced Joint Care Center in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

 

Q6: What are the treatment options for ligament injuries?
A: Depending on severity, treatment may include rest, bracing, physiotherapy, PRP therapy, or surgical ligament reconstruction using minimally invasive techniques.

 

Q7: What is ligament reconstruction surgery?
A: It’s a procedure to replace or repair a torn ligament using a graft from the patient’s own tissue or a donor, commonly done for ACL tears.

 

Q8: How long is recovery after ligament surgery?
A: Recovery varies but typically takes 3–6 months with proper physiotherapy, and return to sports may take longer depending on the injury.

 

Q9: Is surgery always needed for ligament injuries?
A: Not always. Mild ligament sprains can heal with rest and rehab, but complete tears or unstable joints often require surgery.

 

Q10: How do I book a ligament injury consultation in Mumbai?
A: Visit www.mayurajcc.com or call +91-8424903913 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mayur Rabhadiya, leading orthopedic doctor in Ghatkopar.