Patient: In the middle of October this year, I quarreled with my lover and my left leg was behind her left leg, standing face to face, and then I pushed her and she fell down. I feel pain in my leg, swelling, something inside, I feel pain on the outside of my left knee Now I am at home to recuperate and apply heat, I feel as if I am strong Is conservative treatment okay? What should I do?
Meng Chunqing, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Union Medical College Hospital: Hello. From the MRI you provided, it appears that the anterior cruciate ligament is ruptured and the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus is damaged by 2 degrees. The posterior cruciate ligament is intact. It has been two months so far and the recovery is not satisfactory. The reason is that the ligament rupture cannot be repaired by itself and must be solved by arthroscopic surgery. The surgery is not complicated, and it is recommended to stop conservative treatment to avoid secondary lesions Meng Chunqing, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Union Hospital
Meng Chunqing, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Union Hospital: Review: The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are important stabilizing structures within the knee joint, and injury often causes anterior-posterior and rotational instability of the joint. If not treated early, it may cause secondary damage to the meniscus or articular cartilage, and patients may experience joint pain, recurrent swelling, joint misalignment, and other symptoms. Arthroscopic treatment of anterior and posterior cruciate ligament rupture has great superiority: less trauma and faster recovery. Therefore, once a cruciate ligament rupture is diagnosed and the patient has symptoms of joint instability, surgery is performed as early as possible.
Patient: How much does arthroscopic surgery cost, how long does it take to recover, and are there risks involved? Where can I have the surgery?
Meng Chunqing, Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Union Hospital: Ligament reconstruction requires fixed materials, so the cost is higher. If you use an autologous tendon, it usually costs 20,000 to 30,000. The surgery is not very risky, and it takes about 3 months to resume daily life. There are more hospitals in the country that perform this surgery, and the level varies. The Orthopedic Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Center of Wuhan Union Hospital is one of the earlier and more influential wards in China, and we welcome you to come to our clinic.