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TYPES OF ACL INJURY TREATMENT

	PRP Injection	Double Bundle ACL Surgery	Internal Brace ACL Surgery
WHO IS THIS FOR
WHO IS THIS FOR	It involves extracting Platelet rich plasma from patient's own blood and then injecting in damaged ACL. Generally a course of three injections given at 3-4 weeks intervals. Recommended for - Fresh cases of ACL injury with grade 1 tear only.	This technqiue involves harvesting tendons from inner side of patient's thigh and converting it into rope like structure and fixing it in place of injured ACL. Recommended for - All grades of ACL injury.	This is an advanced technology where the harvested tendon grafts are further supplemented with fiber-tape to provide support and stability to knee joint. Recommended for - Grade 2 or higher tears of ACL
TREATMENT DURATION
TREATMENT DURATION	Surgery Duration: 30 Mins Hospital Stay: 1-2 hours Follow-up Visits Needed: 2, at 3 weeks interval	Surgery Duration: 1-2 hours Hospital Stay: 2-3 days Follow-up Visits Needed: 1, after 10 days of discharge	Surgery Duration: 1-2 hours Hospital Stay: 2-3 days Follow-up Visits Needed: 1, after 10 days of discharge
RECOVERY TIME
RECOVERY TIME	For Basic Self-Care Activities: 2-3 days For Complete Return to Normal: 5-6 Weeks	For Basic Self-Care Activities: 2-3 Weeks For Complete Return to Normal: 10-12 Weeks	For Basic Self-Care Activities: 1-2 Weeks For Complete Return to Normal: 5-6 Weeks
SUCCESS RATE
SUCCESS RATE	Very High: >95% patients experience complete return to normal activities and completely healed ACL	Very High: >95% patients experience complete return to normal activities and completely healed ACL	Very High: >95% patients experience complete return to normal activities and completely healed ACL
POTENTIAL RISKS & SIDE EFFECTS
POTENTIAL RISKS & SIDE EFFECTS	Extremely safe with complications in less than 0.01% cases. Complications include: Infection and incomplete healing of ACL injury	Extremely safe with complications in less than 0.1% cases. Complications include: Infection and re-tear of ACL graft	Extremely safe with complications in less than 0.1% cases. Complications include: Infection and re-tear of ACL graft

TECHNIQUES OF ACL INJURY TREATMENT

	Open	Arthroscopic	Robotic
BASIC FEATURES
BASIC FEATURES	Traditional technique of surgery involving big skin cuts and complete opening of knee joint. Pros: Nothing Cons: Large skin cuts, High Blood Loss, Long recovery time	Surgery is performed using keyhole technique with advanced medical grade cameras (arthroscopes). Pros: No skin cuts, No joint opening, Quick recovery, Less chances of infection Cons: Nothing	Utilizes robotic technology to enhance precision during ACL reconstruction surgery. Pros: Accurate Surgical navigation, Faster Recovery Cons: More expensive
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION	None	Absolutely recommended for all patients with grade 2 or higher tear of ACL.	Could be suitable for complex cases where graft placement is critical.

TYPES OF MATERIAL FOR IMPLANTS

	Metallic	Bio-Absorbable	Fiber Tape
BASIC FEATURES
BASIC FEATURES	This type of implant consists of a titanium metallic buttons and screws to fix ACL graft. Pros: Highly stable, Cost-effective Cons: Metallic screws can cause irritation and may require removal after graft integration is complete	Typically made of a biocompatible material. It is used to fix graft to bones during ACL surgery. Pros: High durability, High stability, Absorbed by the body over time, No need for removal surgery Cons: High cost	Made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or other high-strength synthetics. Pros: Enhanced strength, Increased stability, Accelerated rehabilitation Cons: High cost, Slightly higher chances of infection
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION	Not recommended	Mostly recommended	Most expensive option

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