cruciate ligament

The knee is the biggest joint in the human body and gets injured very frequently. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is one of the most common ligament injuries in the human body. Injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and multiligament knee injuries are much less frequent.

The treatment plan takes into account the timeline of the injury and the type of the injury. The treatment concept is the anatomical reconstruction and restoration of the function of all structures. A recent ACL (or PCL) rupture can, in some instances, be primarily repaired, with the native ACL retained (ACL repair). This technique gained traction in recent years due to new fixation materials and methods.

Cruciate ligament ruptures are otherwise treated with an ACL/PCL reconstruction. A tendon is harvested (hamstring, patella- or quadriceps-tendon), prepared as a graft, and fixed in the bone.

In some cases, additional stabilisation is needed – in these cases, a reconstruction of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) can be performed.

multiligament knee injuries

Multiligament knee injuries are complex injuries, requiring complex surgical procedures. 

The final aspect of the treatment is an intensive and structured physiotherapy program. 

Repair and reconstruction of all knee ligaments are one of the cornerstones of Dr. Klasan’s surgical spectrum. He learned the most modern skills and techniques during his fellowships in Australia and New Zealand.

Dr. Klasan also vigorously investigates the improvement of surgical procedures and outcomes of multiligament knee injuries scientifically.