Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction in Ludhiana
Evaluation and individualised treatment of complex knee ligament injuries at Eva Hospital
A multi-ligament knee injury occurs when two or more of the knee’s major stabilising ligaments are seriously injured. These uncommon injuries may follow road traffic accidents, sports trauma, falls or knee dislocation, and can be associated with damage to the meniscus, cartilage, nerves or blood vessels.
Treatment requires careful assessment of the complete injury rather than isolated treatment of one ligament. At Eva Hospital, the treating surgeon evaluates the ligament pattern, knee stability, associated injuries, soft-tissue condition and the patient’s functional requirements before recommending conservative care, ligament repair, reconstruction, staged treatment, or referral for additional specialist support where required.
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What Is a Multi-Ligament Knee Injury?
- ACL — controls forward movement and rotational stability
- PCL — controls backward movement of the tibia
- MCL / medial structures — stabilise the inner side of the knee
- LCL and posterolateral corner — stabilise the outer and posterolateral knee
Our Doctor
Details of registered medical practitioners at Eva Hospital, Ludhiana, provided for patient information.
Dr. Tanveer Singh Bhutani
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), M.Ch (Orthopaedics) (UK)
- Department
- Orthopaedics
- Registration Status
- Registered
- Registration No. (NMR/SMR)
- 40132
- Registered With
- Punjab Medical Council
- Availability
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10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Registration can be verified on the NMC website.
Common Injury Combinations
ACL + MCL Injury
ACL + PCL Injury
PCL + Posterolateral Corner
ACL + PCL + Collateral Ligament
Knee Dislocation With Multiple Ligaments
Multi-Ligament Injury With Meniscus / Cartilage Damage
How Do These Injuries Occur?
Road Traffic Accidents
Contact Sports
Football, Kabaddi & Wrestling
High-Energy Twisting Injury
Fall From Height
Industrial Trauma
Knee Dislocation
Symptoms
Severe pain and swelling
Feeling that the knee is unstable
Difficulty standing or walking
Repeated giving way
Restricted movement
Bruising
Numbness or weakness in the leg or foot
Loss of confidence during turning or changing direction
Persistent instability after the acute swelling settles
Diagnosis
Emergency & Circulation Assessment
Clinical Examination
X-rays
MRI
CT / Vascular Imaging (When Indicated)
Individual Treatment Plan
Clinical Examination
X-rays
MRI
Vascular Assessment
Does Every Multi-Ligament Injury Require Surgery?
Treatment depends on the ligaments involved, complete versus partial injury, knee stability, associated fracture, meniscus or cartilage injury, neurovascular status, age and activity, medical fitness, soft-tissue condition and functional requirements.
Nonsurgical Treatment May Be Considered For
- Selected partial injuries
- Certain medial collateral-ligament injuries
- Patients whose knee becomes functionally stable
- Low-demand or medically unsuitable patients
- Injuries where bracing and rehabilitation are appropriate
Nonsurgical Care May Include
- Protective bracing
- Swelling control
- Activity modification
- Progressive movement and muscle strengthening
- Structured physiotherapy
- Repeated stability assessment
When May Surgery Be Recommended?
Repair vs Reconstruction
Ligament repair reattaches or sutures the damaged ligament. It may be considered for selected bony avulsions, ligament avulsions from an attachment, acute injuries with suitable tissue, and specific collateral or corner injuries.
Ligament reconstruction uses a graft — commonly hamstring, quadriceps or patellar tendon, or another autograft/allograft option — to recreate the function of a ligament when the original tissue cannot be repaired reliably.
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What Happens During Reconstruction?
Confirm Injured Structures
Assess Meniscus & Cartilage
Repair Where Possible
Reconstruct With Grafts
Fixation & Stability Check
Protective Rehab Plan
Rehabilitation
| Rehabilitation Phase | Goals & Focus |
|---|---|
| Early Phase | Protect repaired or reconstructed structures, control swelling and pain, use a brace where prescribed, follow weight-bearing restrictions, begin safe muscle activation, and restore movement within permitted limits. |
| Intermediate Phase | Gradually improve range of movement, progress weight bearing, restore a normal walking pattern, strengthen the quadriceps, hamstrings, hip and core muscles, and develop balance and neuromuscular control. |
| Later Phase | Focus on advanced strengthening, single-leg control, running progression where appropriate, agility and sport-specific training, functional assessment, and a gradual return to work or sporting activities. |
Recovery and Expected Outcomes
Risks
- Infection
- Blood clot
- Knee stiffness or arthrofibrosis
- Persistent instability
- Loss of movement
- Graft failure
- Nerve injury
- Vascular complications
- Ongoing pain
- Weakness
- Reoperation
- Post-traumatic arthritis
Our Approach
Multi-ligament injuries require assessment of the entire knee, including its cruciate ligaments, collateral structures, menisci, cartilage, circulation and nerve function. At Eva Hospital, evaluation and treatment planning are individualised and supported by arthroscopic knee surgery, imaging, physiotherapy and follow-up. When an injury requires vascular, neurological, plastic-surgical or other specialist intervention beyond the hospital’s scope, appropriate multidisciplinary referral is arranged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complex Knee Injury?
Consult the Orthopaedics Department at Eva Hospital, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana.