Multiligament knee reconstruction is a surgical procedure to repair or replace two or more damaged ligaments of the knee joint. The surgery can be performed using minimally invasive techniques.
Multiligament reconstruction of the knee is usually indicated in cases of high-energy knee injuries where multiple knee ligaments are torn or avulsed such as:
Patients with multiligament knee injuries may experience:
The procedure is usually performed under general anaesthesia.
Arthroscopic instruments are inserted through tiny keyhole incisions made over the knee to reattach ligaments to the bone using special sutures.
A ligament may also be reconstructed using a graft taken from the patient (autograft) or donor tissue (allograft).
Your surgeon will create a tunnel in the thighbone and shinbone through which the grafts are inserted to replace the torn ligaments.
After the grafts are placed, fixation devices are used to secure the grafts and hold the ligaments in place while healing occurs.
Following the surgery, you will be given pain medication to keep you comfortable.
Physical therapy will be recommended for the restoration of normal knee motion and muscle strength after surgery. You will be required to use crutches and a knee brace for 6 to 8 weeks with minimal or no weight bearing during this time
As with any surgery, there are risks and complications that may occur following a multiligament knee reconstruction. These can include:
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