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A guide to recovery from ACL injuries - Online interview

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Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) require careful and considered treatment to help bring back stability and strength to the knee. In our latest online interview, renowned consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Akash Patel gives an expert guide to the recovery process following injuries and surgery to the ACL. He also details how sport can be incorporated into treatment. 0:00 When is surgery necessary for ACL injuries? How does this type of surgery work? 1:46 When surgery is not necessary or appropriate, how does the ACL recover? 2:37 How long is the recovery process for ACL injuries? 3:40 Can sport or other activities be incorporated into the recovery process? 4:58 How can you strengthen the ACL? If you are seeking tretment for an ACL injury, you can book a consultation with Mr Patel by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/akash-patel ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh