Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction for Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Patients are undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament repair. The native ACL is repaired using very strong sutures. This device is used to repair the native ACL and restore knee stability.

Patients are undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The torn ligament is removed and replaced with a band of tissue that usually connects muscle to bone. The graft tendon is taken from another part of your knee or from a deceased donor.