Clínica do Dragão - Espregueira-Mendes is a clinic that is specializes in the human musculoskeletal system. Located in Porto, Portugal, Clínica do Dragão - Espregueira-Mendes has a strong reputation in sports medicine.
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Key planning information for acl reconstruction in Portugal.
ACL Reconstruction in Portugal is priced per case at 2 hospitals. The operation takes 3 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering ACL Reconstruction in Portugal
ACL Reconstruction is listed by 2 hospitals in Portugal. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Description of ACL Reconstruction:
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical procedure that replaces the central ligament of the knee with a new ligament graft.
The patient is required to stick to a rehabilitation program of two to six months after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction to successfully recover and resume full activities.
How is ACL Reconstruction Performed?
- The surgery is performed by an arthroscopy.
- During arthroscopy a small incision is made on the knee through which an arthroscope with a camera attached to it is inserted into the knee.
- Other tiny incisions are made on the knee through which surgical instruments are inserted.
- The old anterior cruciate ligament is removed.
- If an autograft is used, a larger incision is made to remove this ligament.
- Tunnels are made into the bone to place the new tissue at the site of the old anterior cruciate ligament.
- Screws may be used to attach the new ligament to the bone.
- It also helps the ligament to be held firmly in its place.
- Once the surgery is complete, the incisions are closed with stitches and dressing is applied.
How to Prepare for the Surgery?
- The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient may be taking.
- Certain medication that the patient has been taking may be stopped two weeks before the surgery.
- The doctor should be informed about any medical conditions or ailments of the patient.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has been drinking more than one or two drinks of alcohol in a day.
- The patient should stop smoking some weeks prior to the surgery to recover quickly.
About ACL Reconstruction
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
- Crutches should be used to help the patient move around.
- The patient can move the knee that will prevent stiffness.
- Medication may be prescribed to reduce pain.
- A complete recovery to full activities may take 4 to 6 months.
- Ligament healing failure
- Knee weakness
- Blood clotting in the leg
- Injury to the nerves and blood vessels
- Loosening or stretching of the graft ligament
- Repeat injury to the graft ligament
- Knee pain
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Risks of anesthesia that include breathing problems and allergic reaction to medication
- The incision area should be kept clean and dry.
- Any signs of infection should be reported to the doctor.
- The doctor’s instructions should be followed carefully.
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