Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

Realignment surgery through the tibia or femur, or repositioning of the tibial tubercle, to unload damaged cartilage, correct kneecap tracking and preserve the natural knee.

Knee Osteotomy

Repair or reconstruction of two or more torn knee ligaments, including the ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL and posterolateral corner, after high-energy injuries and knee dislocations.

Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

Arthroscopic repair of a superior labral tear where the biceps tendon anchors to the shoulder socket, for deep shoulder pain, clicking and overhead symptoms.

SLAP Repair

Releasing the damaged long head of the biceps tendon from inside the shoulder and anchoring it to the upper arm bone to relieve front-of-shoulder pain while preserving biceps strength.

Biceps Tenodesis

Stabilization or ligament reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint after a severe shoulder separation, when the collarbone will not stay in place on its own.

AC Joint Surgery

Treatment of collarbone fractures, from sling care to plate-and-screw fixation (ORIF) for displaced, shortened or slow-healing breaks.

Clavicle Fracture Repair

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What it is

Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

When two or more of the major knee ligaments tear together.

These injuries can also damage nerves, blood vessels, cartilage and the meniscus.Reconstruction repairs ligaments when possible and rebuilds the rest with tendon grafts, in one comprehensive operation or in stages as swelling, motion and associated injuries allow.

Performed by

Kevin Christensen, MD, Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists

Dr. ChristensenKnee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Michael Carlson, MD, Shoulder and Sports Medicine surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists

Dr. CarlsonShoulder and Sports Medicine

Jeffrey Wallentine, MD, Joint Replacement surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists

Dr. WallentineJoint Replacement

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Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

Who It Helps

Candidates have injured two or more ligaments among the ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL and posterolateral corner, usually in skiing, sports, a fall or a high-energy accident, with significant pain, swelling and instability.Surgery is recommended when the damage is severe enough that the knee cannot maintain adequate stability. Early recognition of nerve or vascular injury is essential and is checked at the first visit.

Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

What to Expect

Surgery under general anesthesia, typically two to four hours or longer depending on complexity.Your surgeon repairs what can be repaired and reconstructs the rest with grafts.Some knees are treated in one procedure; others are staged. Most patients leave in a hinged brace with crutches, either the same day or after a short hospital stay.Knee dislocations from ski and motocross crashes are referred to us from emergency rooms across Utah County; the first visit checks nerves and circulation before any plan. Dr. Christensen, Dr. Carlson and Dr. Wallentine operate at Utah Valley Hospital and Spanish Fork Hospital.

Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

Recovery Timeline

Six weeks of brace protection and restricted weight bearing while therapy controls swelling, restores safe motion and keeps the muscles firing.Weeks six to twelve add weight bearing, range of motion and progressive strengthening.Months three to six build strength, balance and low-impact exercise; months six to nine add sport-specific work. Running, cutting, pivoting and competitive sport are considered at nine to twelve months or later, after functional testing.

Milestones

Week 0 to 6Brace, limited weight

Week 6 to 12Weight bearing, strength

Month 3 to 6Balance, low impact

Month 9 to 12Testing, then sport

Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

Risks and Considerations

Stiffness, persistent instability, infection, blood clots, nerve or blood vessel complications, graft failure and incomplete recovery of strength and motion are the main risks of this complex surgery.Significant ligament injuries raise the long-term risk of arthritis even after successful reconstruction. A structured rehabilitation program and close follow-up give the best chance of a stable, functional knee.

Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

Your Surgeons

Dr. Christensen, Dr. Carlson and Dr. Wallentine perform this procedure at Surgery Partners Provo, Spanish Fork Hospital, Central Utah Surgical Center, Timpanogos Regional Hospital, Mountain View Hospital and Intermountain Health Surgery Center Saratoga Springs.

Dr. Christensen, MD

Andrews Institute sports medicine fellowship under Dr. James Andrews. Board certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. Fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Carlson, MD

Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip and ankle. Published sports medicine researcher. Fourteen years in practice.

Dr. Wallentine, MD

Thirty-four years in practice. Mako robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement. Stanford sports medicine fellowship. BYU athletics team surgeon.

Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction

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Two clinics, one number to call or text. Same-day appointments for acute injuries whenever we can. The front desk will match you with the right surgeon.

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Provo1055 N 300 W, Ste 104

Orem700 W 800 N, Ste 330