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.
See a doctor if your knee pain comes with significant swelling, you can't fully bear weight, the knee locks, catches, or feels like it's giving way, or the pain persists beyond a week or two despite rest and ice. Sudden pain after a twisting injury, or pain that wakes you at night, are also reasons to get it evaluated rather than wait it out.
ACL reconstruction and knee replacement are among the most well-established procedures in orthopedics, with high success rates in the hands of an experienced surgeon. The exact outlook for any individual depends on factors like the extent of injury, overall joint health, and how closely the post-op rehab plan is followed — I discuss expected outcomes for your specific case during evaluation, rather than quoting one statistic that applies to everyone.
There's no single "best" graft or implant that suits everyone. For ACL reconstruction, options include hamstring, patellar tendon, and quadriceps tendon autografts (using your own tissue), each with different trade-offs in strength, donor-site recovery, and suitability depending on your activity level and anatomy. Knee replacement implants are similarly chosen based on your bone quality, alignment, and lifestyle — I recommend the option that fits your individual case after assessment.
Most patients walk independently within days of a knee replacement and regain most function over 6–12 weeks, with continued strengthening after that. After ACL reconstruction, a full return to sport typically takes 6–9 months, following a structured, milestone-based rehabilitation program rather than a fixed calendar timeline.
