Tree Top Hospital has completed a complex Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery for a guest with congenital heart disease.

Leanne Glauser, 19-year-old woman from Switzerland was born with a Complex Cyanotic Heart Disease. Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) causes heart defects that decrease the amount of oxygen delivery to the body. This can cause the skin to have a bluish tint, called cyanosis.

Leanne is an avid football player and suffered an injury in 2021 which led to ACL damage. While she first thought it was only a minor sprain she later learned it was a complicated injury to her ACL ligament.

On clinical evaluation she was diagnosed to have torn her ACL ligament, the ligament is in the center of the knee, which is vital for the stability of the knee. Due to the injury there it simultaneously caused weakening to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh. ACL injury is one of the most feared sports injuries that can leave a person vulnerable and can only be corrected through surgery.

Leanne underwent Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction at Tree Top Hospital under the expertise of Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kanninraj Marimuthu.

Leanne shared about her experience at TTH, “I know it is usually a hectic process to get the preliminary investigations and examinations done prior to a surgery due to my heart condition, but I had a wonderful time with the team at TTH”.

Leanne is really excited to get back into football again following the success of the surgery. Dr. Kanninraj shared, “ACL surgery is a routine surgery but this was a complex clinical situation especially from Anaesthesia and Cardiology point of view due to the heart disease. Leanne underwent surgery and was able to walk the same day evening. She is progressing well after the surgery. We wish her the best and hope she can return to the football pitch soon”.

Dr Kanniraj Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon is specialized in Joint replacement surgery, Sports Medicine Surgery, Shoulder Surgery and Knee Surgery. He completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College, India followed by orthopedic training (MS Ortho) in the orthopedic department of Sawai Man Singh Medical College, India. During his training, he was awarded the All India Best Resident Orthopedic Surgeon Award by the Bombay Orthopedic Society for his clinical and academic excellence.

Tree Top Hospital’s Orthopaedic specialists have extensive training, experience and expertise in minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive surgery. Our surgeons use the latest techniques and tools to improve care for individuals of all ages with problems in all areas of orthopedics

Established in 2018, Tree Top Hospital provides excellence in healthcare by offering a wide spectrum of specialized health and medical services, ranging from health screening centers leading to high-end medical and surgical services, supported by state-of-the-art technology

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