UniSports Orthopaedics

Postal Address

261 Morrin Road, Level 1,
Building 730, St Johns,
Auckland 1072,
New Zealand

Contact Details

Phone (09) 522 6300
Fax (09) 521 9840
Email admin@unisportsortho.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: uniortho

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 information about ACL Reconstruction please click here.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/unisports-orthopaedics/