Mr Michael Hanlon - Knee & Musculoskeletal Tumour Surgeon

Postal Address

Domain Orthopaedics
20 Titoki Street
Parnell
Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 307 4283
Fax (09) 307 4280
Email marlene@domainortho.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: domainor

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong, stabilising ligament running through the centre of the knee between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone).

When the ACL is torn, frequently as the result of a sporting injury, arthroscopic surgery known as ACL reconstruction is performed. The procedure involves replacement of the damaged ligament with tissue grafted from elsewhere, usually the patellar or hamstring tendon. The ends of the grafted tendon are attached to the femur at one end and the tibia at the other using screws or staples.

For more we reccommend the AAOS ACL reconstruction website information

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/mr-michael-hanlon-knee-musculoskeletal-tumour/