Knee reconstruction surgery

INTRODUCTION
It's easy to take your knees for granted. Without giving it a second thought, you walk, climb, sit or kneel thanks to the mobility of your knees. Ligaments play a big role in bracing your knee joints for these activities. But when you injure a ligament, you may feel as though your knees will not allow you to move or even hold you up. Fortunately, you and your health care team can make a joint effort to return you to an active lifestyle.

TORN LIGAMENTS
Two ligaments in your knees are more prone to injury than others. Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), in the centre of your knee, is commonly injured by a twist. Losing control of your skis or falling off a ladder, for example, are both set-ups for an ACL injury. Your medial collateral ligament (MCL), on the inside of your knee, is vulnerable to blows from the side, common in contact sports like football. Either injury may weaken your knee joint, making it wobbly and causing a variety of symptoms. If left untreated, more serious problems can develop. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), centrally located behind the ACL is less frequently injured.

A JOINT SOLUTION
It takes proper care, teamwork, time and dedication from us and your physiotherapist to restore your knee joint's stability. Before your knee can be treated you will need an evaluation. After treatment, you play an invaluable role in the recovery.

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