Sports Medicine · Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru
ACL Tear Treatment in Rajarajeshwari Nagar
Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa · MS Orthopedics · FIASM (Fellowship in Sports Medicine)
If you have twisted your knee and it is now swollen, painful, or giving way, you may have torn your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — one of the key stabilising ligaments of the knee. At Bono Orthopedics in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa diagnoses and treats ACL injuries, from first assessment through surgery (when needed) and return-to-sport rehabilitation.
Signs you may have an ACL tear
- A "pop" at the moment of injury during a twist, pivot, or landing
- Rapid swelling of the knee within a few hours
- A sense that the knee is unstable or "gives way", especially on turning
- Pain and difficulty fully straightening or bending the knee
- Trouble returning to running, sports, or stairs
These symptoms deserve a proper orthopedic assessment. An examination plus an MRI confirms whether the ACL is torn and whether the meniscus or cartilage is also injured.
How ACL tears are treated
Not every ACL tear needs surgery. The right plan depends on your age, activity level, and how unstable the knee is:
- Non-surgical: structured physiotherapy for lower-demand patients or selected partial tears.
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction: keyhole surgery to rebuild the ligament — smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster, more predictable recovery for active people and athletes.
- Return-to-sport rehab: a guided program that rebuilds strength, balance and confidence so you get back to the activities you love.
Why Bono Orthopedics for an ACL injury
Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa holds a Fellowship in Sports Medicine (FIASM) and focuses on ligament and cartilage injuries and arthroscopic knee surgery. The clinic is in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, so specialist ACL care is close to home — with a conservative-first approach and surgery only when it is genuinely the right answer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have torn my ACL?
A torn ACL usually happens during a sudden twist, pivot or awkward landing — often with a 'pop', immediate swelling within a few hours, and a feeling that the knee is unstable or 'gives way'. If you have these symptoms, get an orthopedic assessment; an MRI confirms the diagnosis.
Do all ACL tears need surgery?
No. Low-demand patients or partial tears can sometimes be managed with structured physiotherapy. But active people, athletes, and anyone whose knee keeps giving way usually do best with arthroscopic ACL reconstruction to restore stability and protect the meniscus and cartilage.
Where can I get ACL treatment near Rajarajeshwari Nagar?
Bono Orthopedics is located in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru. Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa (MS Orthopedics, FIASM — Fellowship in Sports Medicine) diagnoses and treats ACL injuries, including keyhole (arthroscopic) ACL reconstruction and return-to-sport rehabilitation.
How long is recovery after ACL reconstruction?
Most patients walk with support within days and return to daily activities in a few weeks. A guided rehab program restores strength and control, with return to sport typically around 6–9 months depending on the sport and progress.
Get assessed
Book an ACL consultation with Dr. Nikhil Shanthappa
Bono Orthopedics · #38, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560098 · +91 63614 14288