Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - What it is

One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear.

Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments.

If you have injured your anterior cruciate ligament, you may require surgery to regain full function of your knee. This will depend on several factors, such as the severity of your injury and your activity level.

Article contributed by Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

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Prof Tay Boon Keng

Emeritus Consultant

MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Edin)(Ortho), FAMS, FACS, Clinical Professor

Clinical Interests: Adult Reconstruction Service

Assoc Prof Lie Tijauw Tjoen Denny

Senior Consultant

MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Sports Service

Dr Mitra Amit Kanta

Senior Consultant

MBBS, FRCS (Glasg)

Clinical Interests: Sports Service

Asst Prof Benjamin Ang

Consultant

MBBS (Singapore), MRCS (Edinburgh), MMed (Ortho) (Singapore), FRCS (Ortho) (Edinburgh), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Sports Service

Clin Asst Prof Puah Ken Lee

Visiting Consultant

MBBS (S’pore), MRCSEd, M.Med (Ortho Surg), FRCSEd (Orth), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Sports Service

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