Ligament Reconstruction

Ligament Reconstruction services offered in Fort Worth, Southlake and Weatherford, TX

Ligament injuries impact thousands of Americans each year and can cause joint instability and pain, but ligament reconstruction can help you restore function. The board-certified surgeons at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic can diagnose the cause of your symptoms and perform minimally invasive ligament reconstruction for lasting relief. Book your next visit by calling the nearest office in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Weatherford, Texas, or using the online scheduler today.

Ligament Reconstruction Q&A

What is ligament reconstruction?

At Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic, the board-certified surgeons replace torn or nonfunctional ligaments with new tissue to stabilize your joints. Ligament reconstruction aims to restore your joint mechanics, reduce pain and instability, and keep your joints injury-free and healthy in the long term.

What joints can benefit from ligament reconstruction?

The skilled surgeons can help you stabilize major joints, particularly your knees, shoulders, and ankles.

Knee instability

Knee instability can make walking, pivoting, and participating in sports difficult and may increase your risk of cartilage damage and early arthritis. With ligament reconstruction and proper rehabilitation, you can regain excellent knee function and long-term joint health.

Shoulder instability

The shoulder is your most mobile joint, but while it’s useful, it’s also more vulnerable to instability. If you’ve had recurrent shoulder dislocations or damage, ligament reconstruction helps keep the ball of the shoulder centered in the socket. This significantly reduces your risk of future dislocations and improves strength.

Ankle instability

If you’ve sprained your ankle repeatedly, you may eventually notice swelling, pain, or shaky balance on uneven surfaces. Ankle ligament reconstruction can restore normal alignment and joint support, so you have better balance and less risk of future sprains.

Who’s a good candidate for ligament reconstruction?

Talk to the team if you experience:

Persistent joint instability even after physical therapy and non-surgical treatment
Frequently feeling like the joint is “giving out”
Pain or swelling that interferes with your work, daily activities, or sports
Ligament tears confirmed by physical examination and imaging studies

If you’re very active or have a physically demanding job, you may be a good candidate. The team also considers factors such as your overall health, age, activity level, and the specific ligament involved.

What happens during ligament reconstruction?

During the procedure, your surgeon makes small incisions to remove or trim the damaged ligament and prepares the graft that will serve as the new ligament.

They drill tiny tunnels and thread the healthy tendon tissue through them. Once they fix it securely in place, they close your incisions and immobilize the area so you can start healing.

You’ll start a structured rehabilitation program tailored to your needs, with the full support of the experienced team.

Call Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic today for a ligament reconstruction consultation or schedule an appointment online.