Repair of multiple knee ligaments.
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Multiligamentous knee reconstruction
This surgery is performed when several ligaments in the knee have been damaged, such as the ACL and collateral ligaments. It involves reconstructing each of the damaged ligaments.
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Multi-ligament knee injuries involve damage to two or more of the four major knee ligaments. The major knee ligaments are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), and medial collateral ligament (MCL). These injuries are typically caused by high-energy events like motor vehicle accidents or severe falls.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms include pain, swelling, limited range of motion, and knee instability. Diagnosis is critical to determine which ligaments are torn and the extent of the damage. It involves a clinical evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon, knee X-rays, and an MRI scan.
Procedure
Reconstructive surgery is performed under general anesthesia, usually arthroscopically through tiny incisions. If a ligament is avulsed (pulled from the bone), it is reattached with sutures. If a ligament is ruptured, it can be reconstructed using a graft from the patient (autograft) or a donor (allograft).