Ligament Repair Surgery

Ligaments are the tough, fibrous bands of tissue that connect bone to bone, acting as the primary stabilizers for all your joints. When a ligament is severely sprained or completely torn—often due to sports injuries, sudden twists, or falls—the joint becomes unstable, painful, and prone to further damage.

**Ligament Repair Surgery** encompasses a variety of procedures aimed at fixing torn ligaments in the knee (like the MCL, PCL, or LCL), ankle, elbow, or thumb.

At Prakash Hospital, our orthopedic specialists evaluate the specific severity of your tear to determine if it can be directly stitched back together (repair) or if it requires a graft to replace the damaged tissue (reconstruction), ensuring the best possible outcome for your joint's long-term health.

Before the Surgery: An MRI is critical to confirm the exact location and severity of the tear, and to check for associated cartilage damage.

During the Procedure: Depending on the ligament involved, the surgery may be done arthroscopically (minimally invasive) or through an open incision. If the ligament is freshly torn cleanly from the bone, the surgeon may use heavy sutures and small bone anchors to reattach it directly. If the tissue is shredded, they may need to augment it with a tissue graft.

After the Surgery: The joint will be heavily protected in a cast, splint, or hinged brace to prevent any stress on the newly repaired tissue while it biologically knits back together.