Knee ligament surgery is a procedure to repair or reconstruct torn ligaments in the knee, most commonly the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), but also the PCL, MCL, or LCL, depending on the injury.
💥 Common Reasons for Surgery
Complete ACL tear, especially in active individuals
Multi-ligament injuries (e.g., ACL + MCL tear)
Persistent knee instability
Failure of non-surgical treatments (like bracing + rehab)
Athletes needing to return to pivoting or cutting sports
🔧 Types of Knee Ligament Surgery
ACL Reconstruction (most common)
Uses a graft to replace the torn ligament (often from your hamstring, patellar tendon, or a donor)
PCL Reconstruction
Less common, but used for severe tears or multi-ligament damage
MCL/LCL Repairs
Usually treated non-surgically, but surgery may be done if severely torn or combined with other ligament injuries
🏥 What Happens During the Procedure?
Performed arthroscopically (minimally invasive)
Torn ligament is removed or repaired
A graft is used to reconstruct the ligament
Surgery takes 1–2 hours
Usually outpatient (you go home the same day)
