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Cruciate ligament reconstruction
is a surgical operation that restores the function of a torn or ruptured
ligament creating a stable knee and allowing the patient to return
to sport
and normal
life, and preventing the risk of developing secondary knee damage.
Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament are more comon than injuries
to the posterior cruciate ligament.
The method used for anterior Cruciate ligament repair / reconstruction
is the patellar tendon graft, and it is referred to as bone-tendon-bone
BTB
graft , which is actually not a repair but a reconstruction, involving
substitution of a new ligament using a part your own patella tendon
, for your torn damaged one.
-You need a letter from your GP or Orthopaedic Doctor in UK including
details of any previous treatment received or any others relevant details.
-The following test are carried out by the hospital in Tunisia :
Blood test, urine tests, X-ray : chest and knees, +/- MRI, ECG
after your anterior
cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery You will be given pain killer
to control the pain, blood thinning medication, weight
bearing is allowed in some
cases,
your Physiotherapy starts 24 hours after your cruciate ligament
reconstruction, drains are removed in 3 to 5 days. You will stay
7 to 10 days in
the hospital after which you will be discharged to your hotel or
a comfortable
flat near the hospital, where you will get daily visits from your
surgeon, physiotherapist and your nurse. Stitches are removed 10
to 12 day post
surgery
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spinal anaesthesia
about 1 hour
An anterior cruciate
ligament reconstruction can get you close to a return to normal function,
if
the surgery is without complications
and the postoperative physiotherapy protocol is adhered to.
Physiotherapy is a crucial part of a successful anterior cruciate
ligament repair or reconstruction, so follow rigorously your physiotherapy
and
rehabilitation
program for the first 3 months and use crutches for the first 6 weeks.
The goals of the rehabilitation program after an anterior crutiate
ligament reconstruction includes : reducing knees swelling, maintaining
mobility
of the knee
cap, regaining a full range of knee motions, strengthening the leg
muscles.
You may return to sports when :
-there is no longer pain or swelling.
-The full knee motions are restored.
-muscles strength and functional use of the leg have been fully restored.
£ 3200.00
including the surgery, pre and post surgery consultation, pre and post
surgery necessary
investigations, medications, physiotherapy and hospital fee , full
boarding in 3 stars hotel or in a comfortable flat near the hospital,
and airport transfers (Tunis Carthage ).
PS. If you wish to stay longer in Tunisia your hospital can arrange
you a comfortable, close by accommodation at a very reasonable price
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