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Revision Hip surgery (Re-do surgery on your hip) is carried out if your hip replacement is causing any problems.Commonest reasons for revising the hip replacement include:1. Aseptic loosening (wear and tear of the hip replacement with loosening)2. Infection3. Dislocation4. Leg Length discrepancy5. Fracture around the hip joint6. Persistent pain
ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. The ACL is one of the major ligaments in the knee that connects the thighbone to the shinbone and helps stabilize the knee joint. ACL injuries are common among athletes participating in sports that involve sudden stops, changes in direction, or jumping.
People who have a partial knee replacement recover faster than those who have a total knee replacement. Many people are able to walk without a cane or walker within 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. You will need physical therapy for 3 to 4 months.
Recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery can take up to a year. After knee surgery, the wound will be closed with stitches or surgical clips. If the stitches are dissolvable, they should disappear after about 3 weeks.
ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. The ACL is one of the major ligaments in the knee that connects the thighbone to the shinbone and helps stabilize the knee joint.
Knee replacement surgery is generally carried out for osteoarthritis of the knee. There are some other indications for this surgery including other types of arthritis, previous fracture, previous sporting injury, etc.