#braces and bone graft

[k00ldino]

god bless the everybody working in the medical field bc i just freaked ‘cause i hadn’t eaten in 24 hours and my tummy hurt and i was so whiny about it, but the nurses were so sweet and held my hand as i ate a cup of peaches because i thought i was gonna throw up <3 ily

[rantsofamadam]

Vent Post- Second Spinal Surgery.

For background context before I get into the main topics I want to talk about-

I recently had Spinal Fusion surgery for scoliosis in October. (Where they insert metal rods, screws and graft bones into my spine)

Up until yesterday everything was going smoothly. X-rays looked great, I have been recovering phenomenally, everything was smooth and looking perfect. Until yesterday, my second post-op appointment after surgery.

It’s been weeks since my surgery, and I got updated X-rays. Only to find out- the fusion failed in two places. Two of the screws came loose from the rod. Which is such an anomaly, and the first time my surgeon has ever had this happen to one of his patients.

And it will require another surgery. Another fucking surgery.

Where they will have to open my entire- now healed- wound/scar again, take out the entire bar, take out and replace the two screws that came loose, re-insert it, and stitch me up again. I will spend at least a day in the hospital and it will be a 3 hour surgery.

I just got out of, finished and was healing so well from this one. I was finally letting my wound heal and not ripping it apart. I was just getting used to moving on from surgery, getting used to my new life and body-

And now I have to start over.

And it’s- very disheartening. I feel like I am being overdramatic in my reaction about this, but it is hard, if I’m being honest. Really hard.

I had months to prep for this original surgery, I was doing physical therapy and mentally preparing myself. I know this surgery won’t be nearly as invasive or painful- but- the entire ordeal of anesthesia, pain, medication, nurses and doctors seeing and touching my body, more hospital and doctor visits,

My heart sunk, I felt like I couldn’t breathe when he told me I would have to go through this again. It’s just surgery, I got through it incredibly well- and I have to muster all of that again. With much less preparation time.

At face value it is traumatic. Physically, mentally and emotionally. It is. Right? I don’t know.

I keep brushing it off like it’s not a big deal, but it is. It is a big deal and I feel sick to my stomach with nerves this time.

I braced for death so hard the first time, going through every possible scenario in my head, and the fact my situation is already an anomaly? I- what if this time I become paralyzed? Or don’t wake up?

I could disassociate through the majority of it, not think about it, and now I barely even remember anything at the hospital or the few days at home (also because of the meds but I genuinely intentionally tried to zone out and not think about it- its easier to not be present in moments like that)

Now I just- have to do it again.

I was so excited I survived spinal surgery, I got it, I was healing so well, I was so determined at the time, so glad I got it over with. And here we go again. A second spinal surgery. A second. God damn. Spinal surgery.

I don’t feel as if I have any right to complain. Some people have it so much worse, incredibly worse, spending all the time in the hospital. I don’t have a right to say ‘I’m sick of hospitals’ (although- my dad does have cancer currently and that’s a whole other story with hospitals and the medical system) when so many others have it worse. But then again that’s- how all of life is. Elon Musk is probably complaining he didn’t get the right million dollar statue by the pool that he wanted like-

I think- it’s ok to say, especially in my situation right now- yknow- this sucks. This fucking sucks.

I did such a good job of stifling all my emotions the first time around and would talk logistically about it more than I ever said how I was feeling.

But this?

I teared up when my surgeon said I’d need a correction. And I cried in the car on the way home. Maybe that’s stupid.

It’s just surgery, I’m being overdramatic, this won’t even be as drastic of a change as it was the first time. Just god I thought we were done.

This entire year has been a FUCK ton. I was PRAYING 2024 would go out on a boring note for once and let me actually start my life again. But no. 2024 has been the year of change for me.

A sum up for me of what 2024 has been- My surgery was spontaneously moved from June to October because the hospital got hacked, I became stage manager at my high school and developed a passion, (as in this is what I want to make my major and career) I decided to take a gap year with the moved date of my surgery (so no college for me yet), I turned 18, I graduated high school, I entered poetry and art competitions and placed in both, I broke up with my partner of over a year, every social dynamic changed and flipped on its head completely with the people I knew over the summer, said goodbye to my closest and longest friends as they went to college and goodbye to the group and people I have come accustomed and so close to, went through SEVERAL pre-ops and physical therapy appointments, met, fell in love with, and started dating my current boyfriend, SO much family drama and dynamics, saw a lot of family we don’t usually, found out my dad was diagnosed with cancer, and I had fucking spinal fusion surgery. (one of the most painful and invasive surgeries, period.)

So, yknow. Not a big deal. At all. (This year has been one of the biggest and most eventful years of my life so far, and I haven’t processed nearly any of it to the extent I need to in order to feel present, here and healthy)

I thought with it being December, I was in the clear. Cause cmon, very end of the year what else could possibly happen?

Bam. Another surgery. Sudden/emergency surgery because I’m an anomaly and so fucking lucky to have had this happen to me- after everything, after moving on, letting myself actually heal, walking, beginning on getting my license, an official job, college- nope. All on hold again. Again. Again. Fucking again.

The worst part is- I feel like it’s my fault. I was SO determined to stand and walk as much and as fast as I could after surgery, I was doing all I could on my own, walking, standing, rolling over, trying when I could to pick things off the ground- pushing myself to sit through events or go places even if it hurt. My therapist told me to take better care of myself for myself’s sake. But all I cared about was proving I was strong and could do this- and getting back to ‘normal’ as fast as possible. Not having to think about the surgery, essentially ignoring it, and moving on so fast. Everyone was extremely impressed. My therapist wanted me to slow down, listen to my body and actually take resting time to heal. I didn’t really listen.

And now there are two screws loose, my surgeon has no idea how this could have happened, I’m the first patient of his who’s ever had this happen to me. But typically these surgeries are on kids younger than 18, and/or athletes and restless kids who are much more active than I am. I blame myself for ruining it, definitely. My friends tell me it wasn’t my fault, the first thing my surgeon said when he broke this news to me was- it isn’t my fault. But it’s so hard to believe that when it’s my body, this surgeons a professional, clearly I fucked up.

And now my fucking up doesn’t just affect me- it affects my story, the surgeons and doctors work, my parents, costs- ugh. My recklessness and carelessness for myself and my recovery led to this- fuck.

My therapist said ‘this is your SPINE. If you rush this, it could be really harmful in the long term. YOUR spine.’ I have an appointment with her tomorrow. I am dreading telling her this news. I feel like I failed her.

But the entire point is- I failed myself. yes other people are and will be affected but IM the one who has to go through it again. I fucked up- and it’s hurting myself. And I would say ‘I can handle it, it’s really not a big deal, I just feel worse for everyone around me.’ And yes I can handle it- I hate it. I really hate it.

I also have a skin picking condition where I compulsively pick at my surgery scar. It’s gotten better in the last few weeks, it’s generally healed, but

I don’t know I feel like I’m being overdramatic but God- I rarely talk about or show emotions like this, genuinely letting myself cry or be fucking angry about something pertaining to me like this. But man I’m just tired and can’t- handle this right now.

I know I will. I know I’ll be able to and I’ll handle this as well as I ever possibly could.

I already did this, how hard could a second surgery be, right? Yeah. Fuck. I called my boyfriend crying when I got home, he’s- the biggest cheerleader.

He’s going to try to be there again but his work is pretty serious and might not let him take the time off. Augh. Fuck.

I’ll be ok. Just the main thing on my mind recently. I have an official date for this second surgery now- December 27th. After Christmas. And I have a Pre-Op tomorrow already.

Another surgery. Next. Week. Fuck.

[minaharker1897]

Gifts

(Takes place in an AU where Vader found Leia mere hours after her birth and they overthrew the emperor together)

(Also note: includes some descriptions of disembodied limbs and tissues. Idk why I even wrote this lol)

Leia waited outside the medical floor, pacing. Her father had broken one of his prosthetic limbs, and it had damaged the skin underneath.

Why did he have to suffer this much?

She stared at her own prosthetic. One of the inquisitors had removed her right arm during the battle for the throne, and her father had gone ballistic, sparing none of them. Afterwards, he made sure that she was fitted with the best prosthesis available, even using synthetic skin and sensory receptors.

It was close to the real thing. But it felt odd, foreign, and disconnected somehow. She couldn’t imagine how her father felt, with all of his limbs gone and his lungs damaged so badly he can’t remember any sensation besides pain.

If only she could help….

Wait….

***

Leia braced herself as she lay down in the bed, her father’s medical droid getting ready to take the bone biopsy. They were going to take samples of all her tissues so they had cells to clone with her father’s DNA (they were genetically close enough that they didn’t have to take specific samples of his tissues.), and create new limbs for him.

This was the one she had dreaded the most.

After about ten minutes of some of the worst pain of her life, the droid wrapped the wound and left.

Her father seriously programmed the droid to do these things without anesthetic? Sheesh. She slowly sat up and went about her day, trying her best to act normal through the pain.

***

It was an accident, really. Leia had wrecked one of his prosthetic hands during practice (he was extremely proud of her because of it) and was just going to get it patched up.

The droid fixed his arm as he did imperial business, although it took slightly longer than usual….

Until he felt a prick of…. Pain?

His eyes darted downwards to see that where his robotic arm was sat an actual arm… one of flesh and bone.

He could feel his hand again… no, that had to be his imagination… but was it? He made a fist and let it go, feeling the blood flow strengthen in his fingertips.

He had an arm. He finally had an arm….

“F22, where did you get this?”

The droid merely beeped at him in response, a simple “cloning.”

The droid pulled out another cryobox, this time holding two legs and an arm, with several skin grafts near it, one covered in hair follicles.

Chestnut. Just like his…..

“Where did you….?”

“Cloning, master. Would you like them attached?”

“Yes.”

***

Leia had pleural tissue taken halfway through the surgery so that it could stay vitalized. She hoped her father would be okay with what she had done. She knew he would feel guilty if he ever found out that it was his daughter’s donations that created his new limbs.

Say what you would about him, he cared about her.

***

The first thing he noticed was that everything was cold. He opened his eyes and everything was…. Colorful. Not red. Not robotic. Human.

He slowly reached up to his head and felt… hair. Oh, it had been so long, so very long! He ran his fingers through it, relishing how soft it was. And his lungs…. They didn’t hurt. The suit was gone, gone forever!

He looked in the mirror on the far wall. It appeared that he was paler than he was before, but that would change with more time outside. He just looked like himself, maybe slightly older.

The door slowly opened and his daughter walked in.

His daughter….

She was beautiful. Just like his Padmé. Just like his angel…. He hadn’t known her eyes were blue… or that her hair was the exact shade of her mother’s…. Or that she even had a smattering of freckles across her cheeks, just like his.

He was finally seeing her with his own eyes.

“Leia….”

“Dad!” She threw her arms around him… and he could feel it.

It felt… good. Human.

His eyes welled with tears as he squeezed her back.

***

Three weeks later and he still hadn’t found out.

Half the fleet didn’t recognize him without the suit, but he had quickly proven that he was just as ferocious and capable as before. Grand Moff Piett was extremely pleased to see the emperor so happy. He had been in such a good mood, in fact, that he had allowed his nephew Macaeus to come in as an officer.

Indeed, his good mood had spread through the palace, and was making everywhere a better place for everyone.

***

[virgoiscariot]

Oh btw i get my implant placed on friday! I’m seeing KMFDM halloween night, taking the after party to a video bar thats doing an industrial halloween party, then booking it back home for four hours of sleep before i have to wake up and get my mouth ripped open lol. I am not at all afraid of the dentist so I’ll be awake for it. She’s doing more bone and gum grafting and placing the implant. So excited!!!! I will be taking a generous dose of klonopin before heading over because while im not afraid of the dentist, i AM afraid of having people see my mouth without my fake tooth. I’ve been bullied for my teeth since I was literally six so it’s a bit of a deep seated issue for me lol.

Also. BADFEM POSTING!!! But two decades of being made fun of and being sensitive about my teeth and my smile are finally coming to an end and I’m debating lip filler and a botox lip flip 🤦‍♀️ i dont know if ill actually do it- price isnt an issue, i will get the botox for free since and $150 off the lip filler since i went to that cosmetics open house…. i just wanna seeeeeee im so insecure about my smile and i want to look perfect. It’s terrible and my mom is mad at me “being unhappy with her work” which is so valid but. all the feminist politics in the world dont override the insecurity of the six year old girl inside me who was made fun of for her crooked squirrel teeth, for the eleven year old girl with headgear, for the fourteen year old girl with a blue front tooth, for the seventeen year old girl with braces and rubber bands…. fuck its hard. its just one fucking thing i want to be perfect.

[starcolonelkatrinamoon]

Star Colonel, I've been wonderin' about a few things, if you don't mind answerin'. Something from the "slightly dark and fucked up" question list, on the order of: 🫀🍄❄️🧸 (@mechwarrior-rose)

Hello there.

Since some of these answers may get a little long, I will put a shortener block into this communique.

Injuries... aff, I have injuries. It comes with the territory. One of my arms is a myomer bionic. It works fine, I have very little complaints about its functionality. But it lacks the tactile sensation that it used to possess. And it gets quite hot under strain.

Beyond that, although it may not look it, one of my ears (the jaguar ones from the failed totem warrior genetic integration) is synthetic. It got burned off by an infantry laser during an operation previously. I was quite lucky, though that same volley severed a power connector in my battle armor and took me out of the fight.

There are several joints in my body that have been replaced with prosthetics. Both knees are artificial. Part of my lower spine. Comes with jumping out of one too many perfectly good VTOLs during infantry operations.

After I became a full time mechwarrior with the Fidelis, the nature of the injuries changed. Much of my skin is re-grow, cloned grafts, or synthskin. Wide ranging burns from cockpit damage are not unusual.

As for eating things, doing special operations work for many years has beaten the "do not eat that" instinct out of me. I have preferences, but very little inhibitions. So long as it will not poison or kill me I will eat most things.

Temperature is definitely not something I struggle with. If you are a mechwarrior, you must have good heat tolerance. And cold is easily braced against, so that is not much of an issue either.

Final question... comfort item.

I have a... stuffed animal. A large stuffy of a smoke jaguar. It helps me sleep at night when the memories are too much. When I cannot forget the feeling of a knife against bone.

If you try to take it, I will forgo any semblance of a batchall. I will instead simply take it back.

Efficiently. And permanently.

@mechwarrior-rose

[500-moths-in-a-trenchcoat]

i hate my fuckass teeth

just came back from the orthodontist. good news is my braces get taken off in october!! the bad news is i need a goddamn tooth pulled, IN ADDITION TO my regularly scheduled bone graft, implant, and crown

fate really looked at me and said "hey you wanna know what'd be really fuckin funny" and then they gave me a combination of my dad's crooked teeth and my mom's copious amounts of missing teeth to make the WORST SET OF TEETH ANY PERSON COULD BE CURSED WITH AT BIRTH

[bluepeachstudios]

Does DRaph's hunchback problem require spinal correction/Kyphosis surgery and sawing off the excess part of the shell due to oversize or it's just natural like ShO'kanabo due to their species ?

It's also a possible direct cause of why his lungs required gratification of O2 pumps for kyphosis , brachycephaly and hemiparesis . Just like a pregnant woman's organ structured got altered because the uterus expands to make room for the baby

In Season X, Red's Kyphosis will need major corrective surgery, yes. So will the brachycephaly. The hemiparesis will always need the braces he wears; they support his movement and keep uncontrolled movements from getting too out of control.

In The Great Skittle Heist, Sanzio's kyphosis is being corrected with a special medical brace. As he grows, the brace will force his spine to grow more upright. He's only got a bit of a slouch by the time he's 15.

Sanzio and Red both have breathing issues because of the brachycephaly and the kyphosis. Is lungs are a big crushed and his airway is short. Sanzio has already had his brachycephaly corrected once, he'll get more bone grafts and a better snout as he gets older!

[ssolessurvivor]

Headcanon

Life saving surgery took twelve hours. (cut for triggers as tagged)

Within the first two hours, he flatlined just after they'd fixed his clavicle. Once they got his heart beating again, they waited about half an hour to see how stable his body was. It was determined from the shock of the atmosphere change, the sheer trauma his body faced and severe blood loss was a detriment and his body had felt in a place 'safe enough' to go comfortably (but of course that didn't happen).

Logan's clavicle was missing a small piece of bone, so they used a little metal cylinder that looks like a pipe, hollow on the inside, screwed to the bone on either end to hold it together.

While his body was stabilizing after having come back from the flatline, they slowly cut out dead nerve endings and necrotic tissue, as well as tried to clean off the alien saliva that had done a good deal of preservation of his major organs exposed. They saved samples and handed it off to a team of experts who had overseen Logan's retrieval from the station. (Any scientific findings have never been revealed to the public or private facilities working on his case).

Once his body was deemed stable, they got to work in trying to make a plan of how to stitch him back together. This is what took them so long, for they wanted to ensure he had enough skin in the first place to close him up, but they also wanted to be aware of keeping things comfortable and not having unnecessary pulling or possible tearing once everything was stitched. The first of their experimental procedures took place here, where they used a synthetic version of a skin graft, though it was made of entirely organic materials and fairly well matched to him biologically (by whatever coincidence or not that came to pass).

Closing him up took the longest, they wanted to be careful with each stitch and to ensure nothing was too tight or threatened rejection of the skin graft (which wasn't that big but it helped cover most of his left pectoral). Once he was stitched and covered in medical glue and bandages, they put him in a neck brace to give everything uninterrupted healing time without movement to limit pain and stretching. After that, they gave him a couple blood transfusions to replace what he'd lost and assist his heart in having to not pump so hard.

It was during the first transfusion that he flatlined a second time. They were able to bring him back pretty easily and again waited about a half an hour to continue any more work, monitoring all his vitals which were slowly improving very limitedly to the bare minimum of functioning. It was determined later on that he did not sustain any lasting brain damage from lack of oxygen. They noted these instances in his file, told his parents, but never told him.

Once the surgery was completed, the doctors put him in a medically induced coma for about two weeks in duration. This was done to help him in not waking up, hopefully, in so much pain, and they would be able to monitor whether or not his body would reject the synthetic skin graft while he wouldn't experience the trauma of said rejection. They kept the neck brace on him so any movement would be reduced to not pull or pop the delicate stitches on the underside of his jaw or neck.

When they tried to wake him back up, he did but only stayed barely awake for half an hour: he doesn't remember anything about it. After that, his body put him back to sleep of it's own accord, and he stayed in a natural coma for another two weeks. The doctors explained that his body was protecting him from the worst of the pain in this way by keeping him asleep, and promoting healing in this way. At this time too, when he'd been awake, they began the first of many stem cell transplant treatments since his body did not reject the skin graft. Stem cells would help increase the regeneration rate of new skin cells and they hoped would speed up the process of healing his massive flesh wound, as well as his internal tissue damage restoration.

They kept the neck brace on for an additional month after he woke up and stayed awake, but unfortunately the pain was insurmountable. It was the beginning of his mental decline, even if his body was slowly, very slowly, healing.

[fool-ichor]

in order to finish my braces they have to do a bone graft surgery in april.... ive spent so many hours and days under surgery in this lifetime already... its rly torture. i feel like my childhood was spent in a glass hospital prison sometimes. and my cleft palate isnt even the worst thing someone can be born with many others have it far worse. so i guess i can be grateful. but it has me horrified for next month regardless

[eccentric-enby-entity]

I was born without my lateral incisors. Those are the teeth right beside your canines, next to your buckteeth. When I was little, I had a big gap in my two font teeth. So I got braces at age thirteen, with the intent to get false teeth surgically implanted when I turned 18. That didn't happen. Finally, FINALLY, everything was almost in place for me to get oral surgery and have a fully functional, aesthetically pleasing mouth. I don't want to judge people and I know how my mouth looks doesn't affect who I am as a person, but I have been working for this for YEARS. It was only supposed to be a few more months until surgery. And today, my oral surgeon said that if I wanted, I could instead opt to have my buck teeth drawn out and my canines drawn in, which would create even spacing and get rid of the gaps in my teeth. TODAY. AFTER THREE YEARS OF BRACES, FOUR YEARS OF A DAYTIME RETAINER, AND THREE MONTHS OF EATING SOUP UNTIL I FELT SICK AND MALNOURISHED AFTER GETTING B O N E I M P L A N T S HE TELLS ME I COULD JUST MOVE MY TEETH IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND EVERYTHING WOULD WORK FINE. WHY DIDNT THEY MENTION THIS WHEN I STARTED BRACES? WHY DIDNT THEY MENTION THIS BEFORE MY BONE GRAFT SURGERY? WHY DIDNT THEY MENTION THIS SIX MONTH AGO, WHEN I GOT BRACES A G A I N AFTER THERE WASNT ENOUGH SPACE FOR IMPLANTS??

[lithikos]

                for  @sibusisiwe.  adriata  of  the  summer  court.  palace  courtyard.

adriata  had,  for  the  better  part  of  a  month,  awaited  the  return  of  her  princesses  breathlessly   :   the  tide  had  pulled  away  from  the  bone-white  coast  as  if  scorned,  and  even  the  dry  heat  that  blanketed  the  city  had  seemed  halfhearted.  summer  was  a  cruel  mistress  and  the  city  bent  to  her  whim  like  a  willow  in  the  wind   ;   without  her  daughters  and  their  serene  strength,  adriata  would  sooner  go  to  seed  than  a  flash  flood  could  swallow  a  gully.

the  volatility  of  their  situation  was  far  from  lost  on  izara    ——    she  had,  after  all,  been  made  an  unwitting  patron  in  the  theatre  of  war  a  mere  decade  ago.    (    for  the  high  fae,  this  was  but  a  changing  of  the  seasons  or  a  shifting  of  the  tides,  yet  each  year  had  been  grafted  onto  her  skin  as  if  they  were  someone  else’s,  and  now  she  could  never  again  hope  to  rinse  her  hands  of  them.   )    and  what  was  this  but  another  riptide  into  which  she  would  go,  if  not  for  her  people,  but  for  the  ones  she  held  dearest   ?   her  sister,  who  had  toiled  tirelessly  away  at  the  forge  of  reinvention  to  keep  them  abreast  of  the  storm   ?   her  mate,  with  whom  she  had  braved  even  the  rearing  head  of  death  and  whom  she  now  craved  like  the  salt  air  that  coated  her  lungs   ?   her  friends,  too,  bloodless  family,  each  soul  she  had  clutched  and  whispered  a  wretched  prayer  to  in  the  midst  of  all  that  slaughter.

and  so  help  whatever  crawled  in  the  woodwork  still,  for  penance  had  to  be  paid  in  blood.  the  rubies  which  lay  nestled  in  the  velvet-lined  troves  that  embellished  their  treasury  promised  as  much.

a  tepid  breeze  nipped  at  izara’s  skin  as  she  drew  herself  up  against  a  stone  column  and  braced  a  hand  on  it.  that  morning,  she  was  robed  in  the  livery  of  her  court   :   swathes  of  blue  and  white  linen  snaked  around  her  form,  fortifying  it  like  steel  on  a  sentinel   ;   her  neck,  wrists,  and  earlobes  were  vacant  of  jewellery.  likewise,  the  courtyard  was  deserted   ——   she  had  given  her  attendants  leave  for  the  day,  and  pacified  their  questioning  gazes  with  a  smile  that  strained  at  her  cheeks.    (   she  had  almost  forgotten  the  ease  with  which  delight  had  once  unfurled  in  her  chest,  how  often  her  face  ached  from  beaming.  almost.   )

she  could  not  help  the  affection  that  warmed  her  chest  when  the  doors  to  the  courtyard  rasped  open,  scattering  leaves  that  had  not  been  raked.  summer’s  daughters  were  knives  of  the  same  make,  and  cut  from  the  same  steel.  when  one  sang,  the  other  answered.   “   and  where  might  you  be  going,  dear  sister   ?   ”

[jeane-george-10]

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Bruising around the knee joint

Advanced PCL Injury Treatment at Kapadia Multispeciality Hospital

At Kapadia Multispeciality Hospital, our expert orthopedic team provides personalized treatment plans based on the severity of your PCL injury.

Non-Surgical Treatments for Mild PCL Injuries

🔹 Rest & Ice Therapy – Reduces swelling and promotes healing.

🔹 Bracing & Immobilization – Supports the knee to prevent further damage.

🔹 Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation – Strengthens surrounding muscles for stability.

🔹 Pain Management – Anti-inflammatory medications for pain relief.

Surgical Treatment for Severe PCL Tears

For complete PCL tears, surgery may be required, especially for athletes or individuals with chronic instability. Our specialists perform:

🔹 PCL Reconstruction Surgery – Using grafts to restore ligament function.

🔹 Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery – Faster recovery with less pain and scarring.

🔹 Post-Surgical Rehabilitation – Customized physiotherapy programs for a strong recovery.

Why Choose Kapadia Multispeciality Hospital for PCL Injury Treatment?

Expert Orthopedic Specialists: Highly experienced doctors for knee ligament injuries.

Comprehensive Diagnosis: Advanced imaging for precise assessment.

State-of-the-Art Surgical Techniques: Minimally invasive options for quick recovery.

Personalized Care: Tailored treatment plans for each patient.

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If you're experiencing knee pain or suspect a PCL injury, don’t delay treatment. Visit Kapadia Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai for expert diagnosis and PCL tear treatment.

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Treatment for Gum Infections

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Dental Bone Graft Procedures for Implant Preparation

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Surgical Corrections for Jaw Irregularities

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Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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Routine Dental Checkups

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Knee Ligament Surgery in Chennai

Knee Ligament Surgery in Chennai involves advanced arthroscopic techniques, a minimally invasive method that allows surgeons to access the knee through small incisions. Using specialized tools and a camera, surgeons can repair or reconstruct damaged ligaments, promoting stability and functionality in the joint.

Ligaments are essential elastic bands of tough tissue that connect bones, offering strength and stability to the knee joint. These ligaments are often damaged during sports activities, where the knee becomes unstable, and a torn ligament can severely restrict movement. This leads to difficulty in turning or twisting the leg.

Key Ligaments in the Knee

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): Controls rotation and forward movement of the shin bone.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Controls the backward movement of the shin bone.

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Provides stability to the inner knee.

Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL): Offers stability to the outer knee.

Why Knee Ligament Surgery?

If conservative treatments fail, ligament repair surgery may be necessary. The procedure involves replacing the torn ligament with healthy tissue or tendon, ensuring knee stability.

Risks of Knee Ligament Surgery

Though safe, knee ligament surgery carries risks such as:

Infection at the surgical site.

Blood clots in the legs.

Stiffness and limited movement after surgery.

Nerve or blood vessel damage around the knee.

Graft failure, which may require additional surgery.

Chronic pain post-surgery.

Risks related to anesthesia, such as allergic reactions.

Causes of Knee Ligament Injuries

These injuries typically result from:

Sports injuries, such as football, basketball, or skiing.

Sudden movements like abrupt stops or twisting.

Trauma from accidents or falls.

Age-related degeneration weakening the ligaments.

Benefits of Knee Ligament Surgery

Knee ligament surgery can restore stability, reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further damage. Patients often experience improved mobility and a better quality of life post-surgery, with rehabilitation leading to restored strength and endurance.

Dr. L. Bharath - Leading Knee Ligament Surgeon in Chennai

Dr. L. Bharath is recognized as one of Chennai's best knee ligament surgeons. With vast expertise in knee ligament reconstruction and advanced surgical methods, Dr. Bharath provides comprehensive care for ligament injuries. His state-of-the-art clinic and patient-focused approach make him a top choice for knee ligament surgery.

Knee Ligament Surgery Process

Pre-Surgery Preparation: Thorough evaluation, including MRI to assess ligament damage.

Surgical Procedure: The damaged ligament is replaced with a graft, often taken from the patient's own body.

Minimally Invasive Techniques: Arthroscopy ensures reduced recovery time and minimal scarring.

Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: A structured program is crucial to regain strength, flexibility, and full knee function.

Follow-Up Care: Regular check-ups to monitor healing and surgery success.

Preventing Knee Ligament Injuries

To prevent injuries, consider:

Strength training for muscles around the knee.

Flexibility exercises for the leg muscles.

Proper technique during sports and physical activities.

Adequate warm-ups before activities.

Wearing supportive footwear and using knee braces during high-risk activities.

Knee Ligament Injury Diagnosis

An accurate diagnosis typically involves:

A review of medical history and physical examination.

Imaging tests like X-rays and MRI.

Specific tests, such as the Lachman and anterior drawer test.

In some cases, arthroscopy may be used for confirmation.

Common Conditions Treated

ACL tears (most common).

PCL injuries, though less frequent.

MCL and LCL tears.

Chronic instability from untreated ligament injuries.

Post-Surgery Recovery

0-2 Weeks: Pain management and limited weight-bearing.

2-6 Weeks: Physical therapy for flexibility and muscle strengthening.

6 Weeks-6 Months: Advanced rehabilitation for complete knee recovery.

Choosing the Right Surgeon

When selecting a surgeon, consider their experience, the hospital's facilities, patient feedback, and transparent pricing. Dr. L. Bharath at Bharath Orthopedics offers specialized knee ligament surgery, providing the latest treatment options and personalized care.

Conclusion Knee ligament surgery in Chennai, particularly with specialists like Dr. L. Bharath, offers cutting-edge treatment for ligament injuries. Through advanced surgical methods, including arthroscopy, patients experience faster recovery times, improved knee stability, and enhanced quality of life. For more details , https://bharathorthopaedics.com/recovery-from-knee-replacement