ACL reconstruction surgery for patients in Sharjah

Seeing Dr. Subhash from Sharjah

Dr. Subhash Ushakoyala, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, sees ACL injuries in patients from Sharjah at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai. He sees patients from Sharjah at the Deira clinic. From April 2024 to April 2025 he worked at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, where his CV lists knee arthroscopy among his work. ACL rehabilitation takes many months of regular physiotherapy, so Sharjah patients can do the exercises near home and come to Deira for the surgeon's reviews. Bring your knee MRI and its report.

What is ACL reconstruction surgery?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong band inside the knee. It stops the shin bone sliding forward and helps the knee stay steady when you twist or turn. It is often torn in football, basketball, padel or skiing, when the foot is planted and the knee twists, or after a bad landing. Many people hear a pop and the knee swells within hours. A torn ACL does not heal back together on its own. In ACL reconstruction, the surgeon replaces it with a graft, usually a piece of tendon from your own leg, using keyhole surgery. Not everyone with a torn ACL needs an operation.

Who it can help

• A knee that gives way when you turn, pivot or change direction.
• People who want to return to football, padel, basketball or other twisting sports.
• Jobs that need a stable knee, such as climbing ladders or carrying loads.
• An ACL tear together with a meniscus tear that needs repair.
• A knee that still feels unstable after a full course of physiotherapy.

How Dr. Subhash approaches it

Dr. Subhash performs knee arthroscopy, including ligament reconstruction and meniscus repair, and arthroscopy is one of his stated main interests. He first checks whether the knee is truly unstable and whether other parts, such as the meniscus, are damaged too. Some people do well with physiotherapy alone. If reconstruction is right for you, he explains the graft options, the risks and the long rehabilitation before you decide.

What to expect

1. 01

   Consultation

   He examines the knee for looseness, asks about your sport and work, and arranges an MRI to confirm the tear and check the meniscus and cartilage.

2. 02

   Prehab

   Before surgery you work with a physiotherapist to settle the swelling and get the knee moving fully. This often makes recovery easier.

3. 03

   The operation

   Under a general or spinal anaesthetic, the graft is taken and fixed in place through small cuts. It usually takes one to two hours.

4. 04

   Going home

   Many people go home the same day or the next, on crutches, sometimes with a brace.

5. 05

   Rehabilitation and follow-up

   Physiotherapy continues for many months. He reviews your progress and decides with you when each step back to sport is reasonable.

Recovery, in general terms

Every patient is different. These are typical milestones, not a promise; your own plan comes from your consultation.

• Crutches for about one to two weeks, sometimes longer if a meniscus was repaired.
• Desk work after about two weeks; driving often after four to six weeks.
• Jogging in a straight line at around three to four months, if strength allows.
• Return to twisting sports typically at nine to twelve months, after strength and balance tests.

Risks to know about

• Infection or a blood clot in the leg, both uncommon.
• Stiffness, or pain at the place the graft was taken from.
• The graft stretching or tearing again, more likely with an early return to sport.
• A patch of numb skin near the cuts.

When to book a visit

Where Sharjah patients see Dr. Subhash