Knee Ligament & Sports Injury: Preserving the Natural Joint

Expert Care for the Active Knee Whether it is a high-impact sports injury, a road accident, or a simple fall at home, a knee injury can be a turning point. Our goal is to stabilize your joint, protect your cartilage, and prevent the early onset of arthritis, keeping you active for years to come.

Understanding Knee Ligament Tears

The stability of your knee depends on a complex network of ligaments. We specialize in diagnosing and treating:

• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament): The most common sports injury, often occurring during pivoting or sudden stops.
• MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament): Often injured by a direct blow to the outside of the knee.
• Complex Multi-Ligament Injuries: Damage involving the PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) or PLC(Posterolateral Corner), often accompanied by Meniscal or Articular Cartilage tears.

The Role of Precision Diagnostics

Clinical examination is the first step, but we utilize high-resolution MRI Scans to map the internal "geography" of your injury. This allows us to see exactly how your ligaments, menisci, and cartilage have been affected, ensuring a tailored treatment plan.

Conservative vs. Surgical: Making the Right Choice

Not every tear requires the operating theatre. Our approach is evidence-based:

• Non-Surgical Rehabilitation: For many, an intensive muscle-strengthening program under a specialized physiotherapist can restore stability and function.
• Surgical Stabilization: If your knee is "giving way" during daily activities or sports, surgery is often necessary. Each episode of instability can cause further irreversible damage to your cartilage.

The Goal of Preservation: By stabilizing the knee today, we prevent the "wear and tear" that leads to premature arthritis and the need for a Total Knee Replacement in your 40s or 50s.

Fracture Management & Advanced Stabilization

Fractures around the knee joint (distal femur or proximal tibia) are complex injuries that require a surgeon with deep structural knowledge.

• Precision Fixation: We use the latest locking plate technology and minimally invasive techniques to ensure the bone heals in perfect alignment.
• Joint Surface Restoration: Our priority is to ensure the smooth surface of the joint is restored to prevent post-traumatic arthritis.

Why Choose Dr. AB Govindaraj for Sports & Trauma?

With 40 years of experience spanning the UK and India, Dr. Govindaraj brings a refined touch to ligament reconstruction and trauma surgery. His background in international orthopaedic centers ensures that your recovery is managed with the most advanced global protocols.