Advanced anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by British-trained orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq Konchwalla — with over 2,000 ACL and multiligament procedures performed at Medcare Hospital, Dubai.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the primary stabilising ligament of the knee — a strong band of tissue running diagonally through the centre of the joint, connecting the femur to the tibia and controlling the rotational stability and forward movement of the knee. ACL injuries are among the most common and most significant sports injury treatment in Dubai cases, affecting athletes across all ages and disciplines from elite professionals to recreational participants. A torn ACL does not heal on its own — the ligament's limited blood supply and the mechanical environment of the knee joint prevent spontaneous repair — meaning that ACL reconstruction surgery in Dubai is required in the majority of active patients who want to return to pivoting, cutting, and high-demand sport.
Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq Konchwalla has performed over 2,000 ACL and multiligament reconstructions during his career — a volume that places him among the best ACL surgeon in Dubai and the UAE. His training at King's College London and FRCS qualifications in Trauma and Orthopaedics underpin his meticulous surgical technique and outcomes-focused approach. Every arthroscopic knee surgery in Dubai is performed through 2–3 small portals using carefully selected graft tissue to rebuild the torn ligament and restore the precise anatomical tension and biomechanics of the native ACL.
ACL injuries are never isolated events — they frequently involve concurrent damage to the menisci, articular cartilage, and other knee ligaments (PCL, MCL, posterolateral corner). Dr. Konchwalla's comprehensive surgical assessment and planning ensures that every associated injury is identified and addressed at the time of ACL reconstruction, preventing the secondary damage and re-injury that result from incomplete treatment. The result is a knee that is not simply stable, but comprehensively restored — able to withstand the full demands of competitive sport and an active life.
ACL injuries rarely occur in isolation. Select a condition below to learn more about how Dr. Konchwalla diagnoses and treats it at Medcare Hospital Dubai.
The ACL cannot be sutured back together — it must be reconstructed using a graft of tendon tissue to replace the torn ligament. Graft selection is one of the most important decisions in ACL surgery and is made individually for each patient based on their age, activity level, sport, anatomy, and prior surgeries. As a British-trained consultant in Dubai, Dr. Konchwalla discusses all graft options at consultation so every patient understands the rationale for their chosen approach.
Every ACL reconstruction at Medcare Hospital Dubai follows a precise surgical protocol refined through Dr. Konchwalla's 2,000+ ACL procedures. Click any step to expand details.
Clinical examination (Lachman, Anterior Drawer, Pivot Shift tests). MRI confirms ACL tear and identifies concurrent meniscus or cartilage damage. Graft selection discussed. Pre-operative physiotherapy optimises the knee before surgery.
General or spinal anaesthesia with nerve block. Arthroscope introduced through small portals. Complete joint assessment — both menisci, articular cartilage, posterior structures, and the ACL remnant. Any concurrent meniscus tears addressed.
Graft harvested through a small incision (hamstring or patellar tendon) and prepared on the back table. Tibial and femoral bone tunnels drilled in precise anatomical positions that replicate the native ACL footprint under arthroscopic and fluoroscopic guidance.
Graft passed through the tibial tunnel, through the knee, and into the femoral tunnel. Tensioned in the correct position and secured with interference screws or cortical buttons. Stability confirmed arthroscopically. Knee put through full range of motion to verify correct graft tension.
Patients are fitted with a knee brace and provided with crutches before same-day or next-morning discharge. Written aftercare instructions, home exercise programme, and physiotherapy referrals are arranged before leaving Medcare Hospital.
ACL rehabilitation is a structured, criterion-based process. Progress is driven by achieving specific strength, neuromuscular control, and functional milestones — not by the calendar alone. Rushing rehabilitation is the single biggest risk factor for ACL re-rupture.
British-trained. FRCS-certified. Over 2,000 ACL procedures. Trusted by professional athletes across Dubai and the UAE.
The ACL is the most frequently torn ligament in competitive sport. Dr. Konchwalla tailors both the surgical approach and rehabilitation to each athlete's sport.
Common questions about ACL surgery in Dubai — answered by Dr. Konchwalla's team at Dubai Sports Surgery.
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