The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is the key stabilising ligament of the knee. ACL tears are among the most common serious sports injuries — happening during sudden twisting, landing awkwardly, or direct impact in football, cricket, kabaddi, basketball and gym activities. At Noida Orthopedic Clinic, Dr. Amit Aggrawal provides complete ACL care — from accurate diagnosis and prehabilitation to arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and sport-specific rehabilitation.

Typical signs include a popping sensation at the time of injury, rapid knee swelling within hours, pain with movement, a feeling that the knee is giving way or unstable, and difficulty walking or turning. Some people can still walk after an ACL tear — but instability during pivoting usually persists without proper treatment.

Diagnosis begins with a clinical examination using stability tests (Lachman, pivot-shift), followed by an MRI scan to confirm the tear and check for associated injuries — meniscus tears, cartilage damage and bone bruising are common alongside ACL ruptures. A complete evaluation ensures all injuries are addressed in a single plan.

ACL reconstruction is a keyhole (arthroscopic) procedure in which the torn ligament is replaced with a graft — usually from your own hamstring or quadriceps tendon, or occasionally a donor graft. Dr. Amit Aggrawal performs anatomic single- and double-bundle reconstruction, restoring knee stability so you can return to running, cutting and sport. Most patients walk without support in 2–3 weeks and return to sport in 6–9 months after structured rehabilitation.