The standard old technique for ACL reconstruction involves taking the hamstring graft from front of the knee. This results in the surgical scars being visible on front of the knee. It also has certain risks and complications related to it with regards to the quality of graft and risk of nerve injury.
Dr.Kodkani has devised a new cosmetic, minimally invasive technique of hamstring graft harvesting and ACL reconstruction which is now followed by many surgeons in India and internationally.
This technique involves harvesting of the graft from a small incision on back of the knee. The surgical scar therefore stays hidden on the back side and front of the knee hardly has any visible scars. This technique also has numerous added technical advantages, which avoid the risks and complications associated with the older method of ACL reconstruction.