Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most common surgeries in the world of sports, and thanks to medical advances, it can now be performed using a minimally invasive technique: knee arthroscopy.
Dr. Juan Miguel Osorio explains that this technique consists of making small incisions through which a camera (arthroscope) is introduced to visualize the inside of the knee. This allows the damage to be assessed and the ligament reconstruction to proceed with high accuracy and less trauma to the patient.
During the procedure, specialized surgical trays are used to collect the graft, which usually comes from the patient himself, and to make the necessary bone tunnels in the femur and tibia. In these tunnels, the new graft that will replace the damaged ligament will be placed.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
One of the great advantages of this procedure is that it allows a progressive and dynamic recovery. From the first day of the postoperative period, a rehabilitation plan is established with daily objectives, aimed at recovering mobility, strength and stability of the knee.
This personalized approach allows patients, especially athletes, to return to their physical activities safely and satisfactorily, reducing the risk of relapses or new injuries as much as possible.
