Ligament damage often occurs from a sports injury. Ligaments are sinewy, strong elastic bands that surround a joint to support and limit the movement of the joint. The ligaments most prone to get damaged in a sports activity are the knee ligaments and the ankle ligaments. The ligaments tear or get stretched due to twisting during sudden motion

Ligament Reconstruction

Reconstructive surgery of a ligament tear is performed only when there is a complete tear of the ligament which consequently causes instability in the knee or ankle joints. During surgery the torn ligament is replaced with a piece of a healthy tendon from either the knee cap, ankle or hamstring. The tendon is grafted into place to hold the knee or ankle joint together.