Knee conditions
knee conditions
Ligament injuries often result from sudden twists, awkward landings or direct impacts.
They can cause swelling, instability and reduced confidence during pivoting or sports activity.
What?
Assessment
Treatment
FAQs
Knee Ligament Injury
What are the main knee ligaments?
Main knee ligaments:
ACL — provides rotational stability
PCL — prevents the shin bone moving backwards
MCL / LCL — control side-to-side stability
Injury can range from mild sprains to complete ruptures.
Symptoms you may notice:
Swelling within hours
Instability or giving-way
Pain with twisting or pivoting
Reduced movement
Difficulty trusting the knee during activity
Knee Ligament Injury
How ligament injuries are assessed
Assessment includes a detailed examination of each ligament, movement patterns and overall knee function.
MRI is often used to confirm the diagnosis and identify associated injuries such as meniscal tears.
Where surgery is indicated I will refer you to an expert colleague who would be able to guide you through your surgical options.
I place strong emphasis on explaining the nature of the injury, likely recovery timeline and the options for conservative or surgical treatment.
Knee Ligament Injury
Treatment options
Non-surgical
Physiotherapy focusing on strength, stability and control
Bracing for selected injuries
Return-to-sport rehabilitation
Activity modification during early recovery
Many ligament injuries, including some ACL tears, can be managed successfully without surgery depending on function and goals.
Surgical
Where reconstruction is required (e.g., for persistent instability or high-demand activity), I will coordinate referral to a specialist knee ligament surgeon.
Knee Ligament Injury