Videos of Mr Ahmad Ali

What is the difference between an ACL repair procedure and an ACL reconstruction? - Online interview

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Essential for stability in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong band of tissue which connects the thigh and shin bones. In our latest online interview, highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ahmad Ali, who specialises in knee surgery, expertly explains how procedures to repair and reconstruct the ACL differ and what types of results patients can expect following operations of this type. 00:00 What is the difference between an ACL repair procedure and an ACL reconstruction? 00:43 How is the ACL reconstructed? 01:18 Is it a complex procedure? 01:50 How has ACL reconstruction advanced in recent years? 02:30 Can a reconstructed ACL function as before? Does it have weaknesses? 03:16 How can patients maximise their recovery after an ACL reconstruction? If you would like to book an appointment with Mr Ali, simply head on over to his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/ahmad-ali ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh