Sports Knee Injuries
Recovery
Conservative Treatment Options
This type of recovery includes rehabilitation therapy, which involves range of motion and strength exercises to help restore the knee to full function. These exercises include bending and strengthening the knee while sitting or riding a stationary bike. This type of exercise strengthens the muscles surrounding the knee, particularly the hamstrings. The surgeon may have you perform different exercises in order to help regain strength to the ligament.
Surgical Options
If the ligament is a complete tear or the patient is physically active, then the surgeon may suggest a complete reconstruction of the ligament in order to prevent further damage and stabilize the knee. Arthroscopic surgery may be performed. Surgery may involve reconstruction of the damaged ligament using a strip of tendon from the patient's knee (patellar tendon) or hamstring muscle. A cadaver graft or allograft can also be used. The surgeon may determine to secure the new ligament with an implantable fixation device. A physical therapy program will usually follow the surgery in order to strengthen the muscles and restore full joint mobility.
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