LOTUS SPORTS MEDICINE HOSPITAL: is headed by Dr. Anil B Patil, who had a rich experience, with over 35 years in Sports Medicine. The department of Sports Medicine was the one of first of kind in Karnataka & India, in dealing with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise related injuries. Common sports injuries include concussion (head injury due to rapid movement of brain), muscle cramps, ACL tears, Ankle sprains, Muscular tears, tennis elbow, golfers elbow etc. LOTUS provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care to athletes from school goers to professionals At LOTUS, many International & National players in the field of Cricket, Football, Hockey, Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Badminton, Kabbadi and Gymnastics have undergone treatment.

 

LOTUS Sports Hospital conducts a 6-month Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine. The center has gained recognition by KOA Karnataka Orthopaedic Association.

 

 

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the major stabilizing ligament of knee. The ACL is located in the center of the knee joint and runs from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone ), through the center of the knee . In this position, it functions to prevent a buckling type of instability of the knee. Symptoms: Initially, the symptoms are pain and fairly immediate swelling and instability or a feeling of insecurity. The knee feels loose. Diagnosis & Surgery: Arthroscopy Surgeon will conduct physical tests and take X-ray and MRI to determine the extent of damage to ACL. Most of the time, patients need reconstruction Surgery. The Arthroscopy surgeon replaces the damaged ACL with Strong, healthy tissue. A strip of tendon from under your knee cap (patellar tendon) or hamstring may be used. The Arthroscopy Surgeon threads the tissue through the inside of the knee joint with Arthroscopic method, without opening the knees and secures the end to your thighbone and shinbone. At LOTUS HOSPITAL, Arthroscopies of Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hip are also done, routinely. Dr. Anil B Patil Chief of Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgeon.