National Volleyball Player successfully treated for a severe knee injury via Advanced ACL Reconstruction surgery at Fortis Escorts Amritsar

National Volleyball Player successfully treated for a severe knee injury via Advanced ACL Reconstruction surgery at Fortis Escorts Amritsar

~ Athlete resumes competitive Sports just three months after treatment ~

Amritsar, June 2025: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar has successfully treated national volleyball player Hardeep Singh for a severe knee injury, enabling him to return to professional sports in just three months. Hardeep, who plays for the Indian national team and the Mumbai Meteors in the Indian Volleyball League, had sustained severe ligament damage — the kind of injury that often sidelines athletes off the court for years and even ends their sporting career.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Tapish Shukla, Associate Consultant – Orthopaedics, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury, at Fortis Escorts Amritsar’s newly launched Orthopaedics, Sports Injury & Arthroscopy Department. This advanced facility is equipped to treat complex sports injuries using minimally invasive techniques that enable faster recovery and better long-term outcomes.

Hardeep had torn two critical ligaments in his left knee — the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and the ALL (Anterolateral Ligament) — both of which are essential for stability during movements like jumping, pivoting, and sudden direction changes. After a detailed assessment and MRI scan, Dr. Shukla recommended a combined surgical approach.

The medical team performed ACL reconstruction, replacing the damaged ligament with a graft (a healthy tendon taken from the patient), along with Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis (LET), a procedure that supports the outer part of the knee to prevent excessive rotation — especially helpful in high-intensity sports like volleyball.

The 40-minute surgery successfully restored strength and mobility to the knee. Within a few weeks, Hardeep was pain-free and back to training in the gym — doing squats, running, and cycling and ultimately resuming the game.

National Volleyball Player Hardeep Singh Said “Following the injury, I was experiencing constant pain and severe instability in my knee, which made it impossible for me to train or even perform routine movements. That’s when I consulted Dr. Tapish Shukla at Fortis Escorts Amritsar. He clearly explained the extent of the ligament damage and the surgical plan, which gave me the confidence to go ahead with the procedure. The surgery was performed successfully, and within a few weeks, I began to notice significant improvements. Today, I feel completely stable and pain-free. I have returned to my daily activities and resumed training, and I am truly thankful to Dr. Shukla and the entire Fortis teams for helping me get back to doing what I love the most - playing volleyball”

Dr. Tapish Shukla, Associate Consultant – Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Fortis Escorts Amritsar, said, “Injuries like ACL and ALL tears can be physically and emotionally challenging for any athlete. For Hardeep, we opted for a combined ACL reconstruction and LET technique — an advanced surgical approach that offers superior joint stability for high-performance sports. His dedication to recovery, along with the right surgical and rehabilitation approach, has helped resume sports within three months. Cases like his showcase how advanced arthroscopic techniques can help athletes return to high-impact sports safely and effectively.”

Mr. Yogesh Joshi, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Amritsar, added, “At Fortis Escorts Amritsar, we strive to provide world-class orthopaedic and sports injury care. Hardeep’s successful recovery highlights the expertise of our newly established Orthopaedics, Sports & Ligament Injury and Arthroscopy Department, where injuries of the knee, shoulder, and ankle are treated with advanced, minimally invasive techniques. We remain committed to helping athletes regain their strength, mobility, and performance.”

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