With over 3,000 surgeries and more than 30,000 ACL and meniscus cases managed, Dr. Daral treats the full range of knee conditions — ACL and other ligament tears, meniscus tears, cartilage damage, and osteoarthritis. He favours accurate diagnosis and conservative treatment wherever appropriate, reserving arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, or knee replacement for patients whose knee is significantly limiting their movement or sport.
No. Dr. Daral has conservatively managed over 30,000 ACL and meniscus cases. Whether surgery is needed depends on the degree of instability, activity level, and any associated injuries — this is decided after a full clinical assessment, not automatically.
Most patients return to full sporting activity around 6–9 months after surgery, following a structured, milestone-based rehabilitation program rather than a fixed calendar timeline.
Knee replacement is generally considered once pain and stiffness from advanced arthritis significantly limit daily activities despite physiotherapy, medication, and other conservative treatments.
Some meniscus tears — particularly smaller or stable tears in the outer, blood-supplied region — can heal with rest, physiotherapy, and activity modification. Larger or unstable tears usually need arthroscopic repair.
