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Sports Injury Treatment & Arthroscopy in Mumbai

Advanced care for athletic injuries and joint conditions. We utilize minimally invasive arthroscopy and customized rehabilitation to get you back in the game safely and quickly.

Ligament Repair / Reconstruction

Ligament Repair / Reconstruction (ACL / PCL) is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing or reconstructing torn ligaments in the knee to restore crucial joint stability.

  • Commonly performed on athletes with knee instability due to ligament tears.
  • Can involve repairing the torn ligament or reconstructing it using tissue grafts.
  • Rehabilitation is essential for a successful recovery and return to normal activities.
Key Benefits
  • Restores knee stability and function after ligament injuries.
  • Reduces pain and significantly improves mobility.
  • Helps prevent further knee cartilage damage and future injuries.
Procedure

Dr. Bafna specializes in ligament repair and reconstruction using advanced arthroscopic techniques. The procedure typically involves either reattaching the torn ligament or replacing it with a graft, followed by a structured rehabilitation program.

Sports injury treatment - Ligament repair and ACL reconstruction at Bafna Clinic Mumbai

Frequently Asked Questions

Ligament repair involves reattaching the torn ligament, while reconstruction uses a graft to replace the damaged ligament, commonly in the ACL or PCL.

The surgery typically takes about 1 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the ligament tear and whether grafts are required.

Recovery can take 6-9 months, with patients usually returning to normal activities after a comprehensive rehabilitation program.

Meniscus Repair

Meniscus Repair is a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure to fix a torn meniscus—the critical C-shaped cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between your shinbone and thighbone.

  • Frequently occurs during sports that require sudden pivoting, turning, or twisting.
  • Can be treated with partial meniscectomy (trimming) or direct suturing (repairing).
  • Preserving the meniscus is highly prioritized to prevent early-onset arthritis.
Key Benefits
  • Preserves the natural cushioning of the knee joint.
  • Alleviates catching, popping, or locking sensations in the knee.
  • Minimally invasive arthroscopic technique minimizes tissue damage and scarring.
Procedure

Using tiny incisions and a specialized camera (arthroscope), the surgeon precisely evaluates the tear. Depending on the tear's location and severity, it is either stitched together using specialized anchors or cleanly trimmed.

Meniscus Repair

Frequently Asked Questions

Repair stitches the torn cartilage back together, while meniscectomy removes the damaged portion. Repair is preferred when the tear is in a blood-rich healing zone.

The procedure typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour and is often performed on a same-day, outpatient basis.

If the meniscus is repaired (stitched), you may need crutches and a brace for 4-6 weeks to protect the repair. If it is trimmed (meniscectomy), you can often bear weight within a few days.

Sprains & Strains

Sprains and Strains are common injuries involving ligaments and muscles. Sprains occur when ligaments are stretched or torn, while strains refer to the overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons.

  • Sprains often occur in ankles and knees, while strains commonly affect the back and hamstrings.
  • Emphasis on Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) for immediate care.
  • Severe cases may require surgical intervention or PRP therapy.
Key Benefits
  • Targeted treatment for ligament and muscle injuries, reducing recovery time.
  • Focus on injury prevention to reduce the risk of future tears.
  • Custom rehabilitation programs to fully restore strength and flexibility post-injury.
Procedure

Dr. Bafna specializes in diagnosing and treating both sprains and strains. His approach includes personalized rehabilitation plans, PRP therapy for faster healing, and surgical arthroscopic options for severe, non-healing cases.

Sprains and Strains

Frequently Asked Questions

A sprain is an injury to a ligament (connecting bone to bone), while a strain involves muscles or tendons (connecting muscle to bone). Both can occur due to overstretching or tearing.

Recovery depends on severity. Mild sprains may heal in a few weeks with rest and physical therapy, while severe cases may take months and require extensive rehabilitation.

Non-surgical treatments include the RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), structured physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications.

Rotator Cuff Repair

Rotator Cuff Repair is an advanced arthroscopic procedure designed to reattach torn tendons in the shoulder, restoring strength and alleviating chronic pain caused by sports injuries or repetitive overhead use.

  • Commonly affects athletes in throwing sports, tennis, or swimming.
  • Characterized by weakness, pain when lifting the arm, and difficulty sleeping.
  • Often performed arthroscopically for smaller incisions and much quicker recovery.
Key Benefits
  • Dramatically reduces or completely eliminates severe shoulder pain.
  • Restores arm strength and full overhead mobility.
  • Prevents further tearing and degeneration of the shoulder joint over time.
Procedure

Performed using an arthroscope, the surgeon clears away damaged tissue or bone spurs, then uses specialized suture anchors placed into the upper arm bone (humerus) to securely reattach the torn rotator cuff tendon.

Rotator Cuff Repair

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a complete tear, persistent weakness, or pain that does not improve after months of physical therapy and injections, surgery is usually the recommended course of action.

Full recovery can take 4 to 6 months. Overhead sports or heavy lifting should be completely avoided until your surgeon officially clears you to return.

Yes, a sling or shoulder immobilizer is typically required for 4 to 6 weeks post-surgery to protect the repaired tendon while it properly heals to the bone.