Ligament Repair Surgery
Restore joint stability and function through expert ligament repair
What is Ligament Repair?
Ligament repair involves surgical procedures to restore torn or damaged ligaments that provide stability to joints. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones and prevent excessive joint movement. When damaged, they can cause instability, pain, and limited function, often requiring surgical intervention for optimal outcomes.
Sports Injuries: Ligament injuries are common in sports, with ACL tears affecting over 200,000 athletes annually in the United States.
Common Ligament Injuries
Ligament injuries can occur in various joints:
- Knee Ligaments: ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL tears are common in sports
- Shoulder Ligaments: Acromioclavicular (AC) joint and glenohumeral ligament injuries
- Ankle Ligaments: Lateral and medial ligament sprains and tears
- Wrist Ligaments: Scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligament injuries
- Elbow Ligaments: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears in athletes
- Hip Ligaments: Injuries affecting hip stability and function
Types of Ligament Repair
Primary Repair
Direct suturing of torn ligament ends when tissue quality is good and injury is acute.
Reconstruction
Replacement of damaged ligament with graft tissue (autograft or allograft) for better strength.
Augmentation
Combination of repair and reconstruction for complex injuries requiring additional support.
Ligament Repair Process
Injury Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation including physical examination, MRI, and stability testing to determine extent of ligament damage.
Surgical Planning
Selection of appropriate repair technique, graft choice, and surgical approach based on injury characteristics.
Surgical Repair
Arthroscopic or open repair using sutures, anchors, or graft reconstruction to restore ligament function.
Rehabilitation
Structured physical therapy program to restore strength, stability, and function over 4-6 months.
Recovery Timeline
Recovery from ligament repair varies by location and procedure:
- Phase 1 (0-6 weeks): Protection, pain control, and gentle range of motion
- Phase 2 (6-12 weeks): Progressive strengthening and proprioception training
- Phase 3 (3-4 months): Sport-specific training and agility work
- Phase 4 (4-6 months): Return to full activity and sports participation
- Long-term: Ongoing maintenance and injury prevention strategies
Ligament Injury Affecting Your Performance?
Don't let ligament injuries end your athletic career or limit your activities. Our specialists can help restore your joint stability and get you back to peak performance.
Sports medicine specialists available. Advanced arthroscopic techniques used.