The time of the anterior surgery cruciate A link has a significant impact on meniscus health. Scientific studies show that its delay in reconstruction can lead to an increased risk of rupture.
They emphasize that patients with cruciate ligament should undergo surgery no later than one year of injury to minimize the chances of damage to it and other anatomical parts of the knee.
This is because the loss of anterior cruciate ligament, which is one of the most important stabilizing mechanisms of the knee jointcan cause prolonged instability, aggravating the wear of the meniscus and increasing the likelihood of degenerative changes and ruptures.
“Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament are very common in active people and athletes and unfortunately can lead to a significant functional discount due to the instability caused by the knee. Over time it can cause degenerative changes in it, including meniscus ruptures and injury to the articular cartilage.
Today, the most often Preferred approach to treat knee with anterior cruciate ligament is surgical. There is evidence that the rapid knee function protects the intra -articular surfaces from the damage that develops after its rupture, “explains the Orthopedic surgeon, head of the Restoration & Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery.
When there is a delay in surgery, this is usually due to the time that patients need to prepare mentally, in co -existing pathologies, as well as on personal and family matters.
The unarmed injuries of the anterior crosses, however, are very likely to cause muscle atrophy and a reduced range of movement of the joint, which can complicate postoperative rehabilitation. A review in the American Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that timely surgery leads to improved functional results and faster return to sports, underlining the importance of treating anterior cruciate injuries without unnecessary delays.
What role does the time playing the surgery plays
Another study, published in the journal Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, evaluated the relationship between time from injury to the recovery of the anterior cruciate ligament and the restoration of meniscus ruptures. It included 1,317 patients with anterior crucifixes, who were 31 years old on average. They were divided into four groups depending on the time between the injury to the surgery: less than 3 months (32%), 3-6 months (29%), 6-12 months (19%) and more than 12 months (19%).
The results showed that when the surgery was performed at least 12 months after injury The percentage of damage to the inner meniscus has increased significantly. Most prone to men and as many men (men-women) under 30 years of age. This study did not find an impact when the surgery was done at 3 or 6 months. The researchers concluded that surgical rehabilitation should be performed in the year of the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament to avoid the risk of an inner meniscus.
The findings of a study carried out in women with a rupture in that link were the same. In 24 and 60 months after their injury, the percentage of women who reported meniscus has increased significantly, compared to those where the recovery was done earlier, special meniscus ruptures, which occurred 12 and 24 months later. Increased age was associated with a greater prevalence of meniscus ruptures. The study concludes that women with anterior cruciate ligament rupture and delay in surgery more than 12 months face a gradual increase in the risk of non -removable rupture of the inner meniscus.
‘It therefore proves that Recovery time is criticalespecially with regard to meniscus injuries. Early intervention not only maintains knee function but also improves overall results. Therefore, patients should be informed about the risks and quickly decide on immediate surgery to optimize recovery and maintain long -term joint health.
The most up -to -date approach to restoring the anterior cruciate ligament is arthroscopic connection, with a graft from another point. It is a safe, minimally invasive procedure, which has many advantages, such as a shorter duration of surgery and stay in the clinic, minimizing postoperative pain and, above all, faster recovery of the patient and more directly returning to his activities. The patient is directly mobilizedwalks with bacteria, is discharged in 1-2 days and begins physiotherapy for gradual recovery of movement range and strengthening the joint.
The post -operative course is judged, inter alia, by the ability of the surgeon, who must have specialized in this technique and have significant experience, ”concludes Dr. Sakellariou.