Knee Ligament (ACL) Surgery in Ahmedabad

Participating in sports such as football and basketball places you at a higher risk of acquiring a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Studies also show that women are likelier contenders of having ACL injuries rather than men.

Read on to find out the people who are suitable for undergoing an ACL reconstruction surgery:

• Sports persons - Athletes and sports persons suffering from torn ACL need to undergo reconstruction surgery to remain active in the sports they play.
• Laborers - Laborers, factory workers and blue collar workers who need to lift heavy material in their work space on a day to day basis also could have a torn ligament due to the nature of their work. These people also benefit through this surgery.
• Children - Children knowingly or unknowingly, injure their feet and hence, the inner ligaments and tendons while playing, jumping or merely because of being hyper-active individuals. They would benefit if they undergo an ACL surgery.
• Adults - Adults and senior citizens suffering from knee pain, knee popping and general discomfort despite medication and therapy will benefit immensely from an ACL procedure.

ACL surgeries are instrumental in granting mobility to athletes and senior citizens. The benefits of surgery need to be augmented with the help of proper physiotherapy and of course dietary supplements and changes. Following given are points to remember regarding the dietary elements to consider after undergoing an ACL surgery:

• Foods rich in fiber - Fiber in foods helps in eliminating toxins from the body and helping it to reap maximum benefits of the nutrients received through foods. Fruits like orange, banana, raspberries and vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, spinach etc. should be included in one's diet.
• Vitamin C foods - Vitamin C in food products plays a key role in formation of collagen in human body. Collagen is a protein vital to your ligaments, tendons and joints. So consuming vitamin C rich foods like mango, dried apricot, sweet potato post undergoing surgery are actually beneficial for the knees.
• Vitamin E & C foods - Both of these vitamins are responsible for maximizing knee strength by way of reduction of inflammation in knees post ACL surgery. Consuming foods like tofu, avocado, bell peppers, almonds etc. is important for strengthening muscles inside and around the knees for proper functioning post surgery.