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LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY

Ligament Reconstruction Surgery

Ligament reconstruction surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed to repair or replace a damaged ligament in the knee joint. Ligaments are bands of tough, elastic connective tissue that surround a joint to give support and limit the joint’s movement. There are 4 major ligaments in the knee with the most common requiring reconstruction including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the medial collateral ligament (MCL), and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL).

When ligaments are damaged, the knee joint may become unstable. Ligament damage often happens from a sports injury and a torn ligament can severely limits knee movement. This results in the inability to pivot, turn, or twist the leg.

Surgery is a choice to repair a torn ligament if other medical treatment is not effective. The procedure involves Dr Singh making an incision in the knee and using a graft to replace the damaged ligament. The graft can come from several sources, including a cadaver (allograft), a synthetic material, or a graft taken from your own body (autograft), typically the hamstring tendon, quadriceps tendon, or patellar tendon.

The surgery is typically done under general anesthesia, which means that you are asleep during the procedure. After the surgery, you may need to wear a knee brace or cast for several weeks to protect the repaired ligament while it heals. Physical therapy is also an important part of the recovery process, as it helps to improve strength, range of motion, and stability in the knee joint.

The length of recovery time can vary depending on the extent of the injury and the specific procedures performed during the surgery, but most patients are able to return to normal activities within several months after the surgery. 

The success rate of ligament reconstruction knee surgery can vary depending on the specific injury and the type of graft used, but many patients experience significant improvement in pain and mobility after the surgery. 

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Dr Aman Singh

M.B.ChB(NZ), FRACS (ortho)

Dr Singh works closely with local physiotherapists, radiologists, and other allied health members to ensure that your condition is treated without surgery where appropriate, or that post-operative recovery is as comprehensive as possible.

Dr Aman Singh

M.B.ChB(NZ), FRACS (ortho)

Dr Singh works closely with local physiotherapists, radiologists, and other allied health members to ensure that your condition is treated without surgery where appropriate, or that post-operative recovery is as comprehensive as possible.