ACL, Meniscus & Arthroscopy Opinion in South Delhi
15+ years experience. MRI and keyhole-surgery opinion for CR Park, Greater Kailash, Kalkaji, Nehru Place, and South Delhi.
Symptoms we help with
- Knee swelling after a twist, fall, sports injury, gym injury, or football/cricket injury
- Knee giving way, buckling, locking, catching, or feeling unstable on stairs
- MRI report mentioning ACL tear, meniscus tear, PCL/MCL/LCL injury, cartilage injury, or loose body
- Shoulder weakness, night pain, repeated slipping, rotator cuff tear, Bankart lesion, or labrum tear on scan
- You have been advised arthroscopy or keyhole surgery and want to understand if it is really needed
- Confusion about diagnosis-led rehab, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, or rotator cuff repair
What happens in your consultation
- 1Dr. Gaur matches your symptoms with a focused knee or shoulder examination instead of deciding from the MRI alone.
- 2Old X-rays, MRI films, reports, prescriptions, and physiotherapy notes are reviewed; repeat imaging is suggested only if it changes the plan.
- 3You get a clear explanation of whether rehab, bracing, injection for inflammation, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, or repair is appropriate for your case.
Treatment options
Non-surgical
- Prehab, swelling control, bracing, and strength work when the joint is stable enough for a diagnosis-led rehab plan
- Activity modification for stairs, office commute, gym, running, cricket, football, or daily Delhi routines
- Pain-control or injection discussion only when inflammation is blocking rehab; injections do not repair torn ligaments or tendons
Surgical
- Arthroscopic meniscus repair or trimming when locking, repeated swelling, exam, and MRI support it
- ACL/PCL reconstruction or ligament procedure when instability persists and activity goals require a stable knee
- Rotator cuff repair, labrum repair, or shoulder stabilisation only when weakness, instability, examination, and imaging match
Rehab & return to activity
- First visit: confirm whether the problem is meniscus, ligament, cartilage, tendon, labrum, stiffness, or referred pain
- Before surgery if needed: reduce swelling, restore movement, and plan work, travel, family support, and physiotherapy
- After arthroscopy or reconstruction: rehab is milestone-based, moving from pain control to movement, strength, balance, and return to activity
Serving South Delhi
FAQ
Does every ACL or meniscus tear need surgery?
No. The decision depends on instability, locking, swelling, examination findings, MRI pattern, age, activity needs, and whether a supervised rehab plan is appropriate and helping. Some stable problems can be managed without surgery.
When is knee arthroscopy useful?
It is considered when symptoms such as true locking, repeated swelling, giving way, or function-limiting pain match the examination and MRI. It is not a shortcut for every knee pain or early arthritis case.
Can rotator cuff or labrum tears improve without surgery?
Some shoulder problems improve with rehab and pain control, especially if strength is reasonable and instability is not repeating. Repair is discussed when weakness, night pain, repeated slipping, or a repairable tear clearly matches the scan and exam.
Should I bring MRI films or only the report?
Bring both if possible. Films or images help correlate the report with your symptoms. Also bring X-rays, prescriptions, physiotherapy notes, and any previous treatment details.
What is the difference between arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction?
Arthroscopy is the camera-assisted keyhole technique. Ligament reconstruction is a specific procedure that may be done arthroscopically when a torn ligament, such as ACL or PCL, needs reconstruction for stability.
How long does recovery take after arthroscopy?
Recovery depends on the procedure. Simple arthroscopy, meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, and rotator cuff repair have different timelines. Dr. Gaur explains the expected rehab milestones before you decide.