ACL Tear ( Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear ) is a common Sports injury in Athletes. It’s Reconstruction by Arthroscopic Surgery is common Knowledge. But, in Adolescents( Teen agers)with Torn ACL, a different technique of surgery called the “ All inside Technique” of Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction in which the Epiphyseal plate (Growth plate) is not violated. A special instrument called Reverse cutter or “Twister” is used. The photos and Videos show this procedure done in a 13 year old Boy by our team in Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital.
Video shows Opening up of Twister
Video shows “Twister” effect
Following videos show the passage of the ligament graft in the tunnels in All inside Technique.
Penultimate photo is Arthroscopic view showing reconstructed ACL
Penultimate photo is Arthroscopic view showing reconstructed ACL
