Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear

Types of LCL tear

There are no types of LCL tears but it is divided into severity according to grades to determine the appropriate plan so let’s find out:

Grade1 – it is a mild LCL tear

There is some soreness and little discomfort where the damage occurred. This indicates that the ligament has had minor rips.

Grde2- moderate LCL Tear

The knee is noticeably loose; when pushed by hand, it opens up by roughly 5 millimeters. The inside of the knee is extremely painful, sensitive, and swollen. This indicates that although the ligament is not entirely ruptured, there have been significant tears in it.

Grade3- severe LCL Tear

Severe inner knee discomfort and tenderness, along with considerable swelling and noticeable joint instability. When moved, the knee opens up by a little about half an inch. A grade 3 LCL tear indicates a total rupture of the ligament. Additionally, the anterior cruciate ligament might be torn. This points to the patient needing surgery.

Dr. Lalit Modi offers the expertise and painless experience for LCL Tear Surgery in Jaipur at JaipurJoints, LCL Tear Surgery Clinic in Jaipur.

Advanced Techniques & Technologies Used by Dr. Lalit Modi

Dr. Lalit Modi uses different techniques and advanced technologies for LCL Tear Treatment in Jaipur at CK Birla Hospitals, A top LCL Tear Surgery Hospital in Jaipur, so that the result can be soon without any delay:

1. Diagnostic technologies like the use of MRI scans, stress radiography, and ultrasound imaging.
2. Use of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
3. Advanced rehabilitation tools that help you to achieve knee stability, mobility, speeding recovery, etc.
4. Use of robotic-assisted surgery which helps the patients to improve surgical outcomes.

Dr. Lalit Modi

MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, Gold Medalist

Additional Director Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy
Surgeon - CK Birla Hospitals

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Conditions treated for LCL tear by Dr. Lalit Modi

The Lateral Collateral Ligament is positioned on the surface of the knee, ordinarily, at times when direct stress or pressure to the interior of the other ligaments, that time pressure causes hurt the LCL. The faster movement of direction has also caused the LCL torn because the leg elements become established in an inconvenient position and the knee cannot atone.

In most sufferers’ cases, LCL tears are torn while playing sports such as cricket or football. If you are a professional athlete and your lateral collateral ligament tears are torn or injured then it is not the end. The healing time of a damaged LCL is five to nine months.
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Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear procedure

With a patient-focused approach Dr. Lalit Modi orthopedic doctor in Jaipur, a renowned joint and Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear, offers advanced surgical and non-surgical procedures tailored to each patient’s needs.

If your LCL is damaged then an Immediate way of doing similar things to other knee injuries. Start doing RICE (Rest, ice, compress and elevate). RICE activity is done quickly after damage and will continue for the first 24 to 48 hours to reduce the pain and swelling. If a suffering person has more pain may also use anti-inflammatory pills such as painkillers, ibuprofen, and aspirin to help with reducing swelling and pain.

If you are suffering from a damaged or torn LCL, it is necessary to have individual or proper treatment shortly after the damage to ensure it improves enough. Therefore, If the split ligament does not fit correctly then you will feel weakness in the joint on the affected LCL, and the knee is plenty sensitive to re-injury. Contact Dr. Lalit Modi for LCL Tear Treatment in Jaipur at JaipurJoints Clinic, a known LCL Tear Surgery Clinic in Jaipur.

In lateral collateral ligament surgery, the torn LCL where it connects to the femur and tibia, the surgeon will re-attach the elements or ligament to the bone using long stitches or a mineral staple. So, this is how the procedure is done for LCL Tear.

Dr. Lalit Modi’s Surgical Process for Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear Procedure

Renowned for his proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Lalit Modi, an LCL Tear surgeon in Jaipur, is a top joint health specialist. He prioritizes accuracy, patient comfort, and a quicker recovery when performing surgery to repair or reconstruct a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury, from pre-operative planning to advanced technologies to personalized care plans to post-operative recovery and rehabilitation make him a trusted choice from your consultation journey to recovery journey after LCL Tear Surgery in Jaipur.

Recommendation for LCL

LCL Tear Surgery in Jaipur by an expert consultant can be prescribed, if someone is experiencing with the below conditions:

• You may feel or have pain and hardness along the surface skin of the knee, along with inflammation.
• Some patient also explains or feel the sensation of change in their knee when walking, like the knee gives out, a click sound.
• Knee gives away when walking and standing or under stress.
• Have a Locking feeling when the knee is in movement
• Dullness or tendency in the knee or foot
• Having Knee swelling, Stiffness, lack of emotion

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Recovery Process at Home LCL Tear

If you have recently gone with LCL Tear Treatment in Jaipur by an expert orthopedic surgeon like Dr. Lalit Modi, then you should follow the proper post care instructions for the faster recovery as below:

• After LCL surgery, the knee is maintained by Splinting or brace for 2-3 months.
• Improvement is started after an operation to recover movement of the knee and power.
• Follow rice principles i.e. rice, ice, compression, elevation.
• Begin the physical therapy
• Take prescribed medicines
• Maintain a healthy diet
• Stress-free environment
• Be patienceful.