Signs & Symptoms of an ACL Tear
An ACL injury requires prompt medical assessment to prevent secondary meniscus damage:
- Audible 'pop' or popping sensation at the time of injury
- Rapid knee joint swelling (hemarthrosis) within 2–6 hours
- Knee joint instability, buckling, or feeling of 'giving way' during weight bearing
- Severe acute knee pain and loss of full range of flexion/extension
- Inability to continue sports or normal athletic activity
Diagnosis & Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Rahul Kalekar performs specialized stability tests (Lachman test, Anterior Drawer test, Pivot Shift test) and orders a high-resolution knee MRI to evaluate ACL tear grade (Partial vs Complete) and check for associated meniscus or collateral ligament tears.
Treatment & Arthroscopic Surgery
Partial tears or low-demand patients may be managed non-surgically with knee bracing and hamstring/quadriceps strengthening. Complete tears in active individuals are treated with Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction using hamstring or bone-patellar tendon grafts for full sports recovery.
Why Choose Kalekar's Star Clinic in Wakad?
Specialist sports injury & knee ligament surgeon
Comprehensive MRI evaluation & objective stability testing
Minimally invasive keyhole arthroscopic technique
Evening clinic hours (5–9 PM daily) in Wakad, Pune