Ligament Preservation/Repair
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Ligament Preservation/Repair in New York, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan & Long Island | Dr. Salil Gupta
Ligament injuries can lead to joint instability, pain, and limited mobility—affecting your ability to perform daily activities or participate in sports. Dr. Salil Gupta a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, provides advanced ligament preservation and repair procedures in New York, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island.
Ligaments play a critical role in stabilizing joints such as the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle. When torn or damaged due to sports injuries, accidents, or wear and tear, timely treatment is essential to restore joint function and prevent long-term complications like chronic instability or arthritis.
Dr. Gupta offers both minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and advanced open surgical procedures to repair or reconstruct ligaments. Each treatment plan is personalized to help patients regain strength, mobility, and return to their active lifestyle safely.
What is Ligament Preservation/Repair?
Ligament preservation/repair is a surgical procedure to correct and restore a torn or damaged ligament by replacing it with a graft or by removing the injured ends and suturing the remaining healthy ends of the ligament together. This procedure can be performed for ligaments of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.
Ligaments and Ligament Injuries
Ligaments are bands of tough elastic tissues around your joints. They connect one bone to another. Ligaments provide support to your joints and regulate their movements. Ligaments are present in your knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and other joints.
The ligaments can be injured during contact sports such as football, soccer, and basketball. The other causes of ligament injuries include accidents and degenerative wear and tear.
Indications for Ligament Preservation/Repair
Your surgeon may recommend a ligament preservation/repair if you have:
- Ligament injury
- Advanced osteoarthritis that has not responded to non-surgical treatments
Procedure: Ligament Preservation/Repair
Ligament preservation/repair is usually performed under general anesthesia.
- An incision (cut) is made at the specific site.
- Your surgeon can either perform ligament preservation/repair through a single long cut called a traditional open surgery or through 2-4 tiny incisions using an arthroscope, called arthroscopic surgery.
The surgical repair of a torn/injured ligament can be accomplished through either of the methods below:
- Your orthopaedic surgeon may reconstruct the torn ligament using a tissue graft taken from another part of your body or from a donor. Gradually, over a period of a few months, the graft heals. Or,
- Your orthopaedic surgeon may remove the damaged part of the ligament and stitch the healthy ends together.
Upon completion, the incisions are closed and covered with a bandage.
Post-Operative Care for Ligament Preservation/Repair
You may be required to stay in the hospital for a day or two to monitor your recovery.
- You will be prescribed medications to prevent blood clots.
- Swelling and discomfort can be managed with pain relief medications.
- You will be referred to a physical therapist soon after your surgery to regain range of motion.
- You will be encouraged to move around to keep your joints active and facilitate a quicker recovery.
- You should follow your surgeon’s advice regarding activities post-surgery.
- You should visit your doctor for a follow-up examination after surgery to monitor your progress.
What are the Risks and Complications of Ligament Preservation/Repair?
Every surgical procedure carries some amount of risk. Similarly, ligament preservation/repair may also have certain risks and complications. These may include:
- Complications from anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Nerve injury
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot)
What are the Benefits/Advantages of Ligament Preservation/Repair?
Ligament preservation/repair helps restore a torn or damaged ligament to a healthy state enhancing your quality of life. If you are an athlete, ligament preservation will help you return to your high-level sports after a period of rehabilitation.
Why Choose Dr. Salil Gupta for Ligament Preservation/Repair in New York?
Selecting the right orthopaedic surgeon is key to achieving optimal outcomes after ligament injury. Dr. Salil Gupta is known for delivering precise, patient-focused care across New York City and Long Island.
- Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in ligament injuries across multiple joints
- Skilled in both arthroscopic (minimally invasive) and open surgical techniques
- Advanced ligament reconstruction and repair procedures
- Personalized treatment plans based on injury type and activity level
- Focus on restoring joint stability, strength, and function
- Comprehensive rehabilitation support for faster and safer recovery
- Convenient locations in New York, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island
Ligament Preservation/Repair FAQs
It is a surgical procedure to restore a torn or damaged ligament either by repairing it directly or reconstructing it using a graft.
It is recommended when a ligament tear causes instability, pain, or does not respond to non-surgical treatments.
Repair involves stitching the existing ligament, while reconstruction uses a graft to replace the damaged ligament.
Recovery varies depending on the joint and severity but typically takes several weeks to a few months, including rehabilitation.
Yes, most patients can return to sports after proper healing and rehabilitation under medical guidance.
Schedule Ligament Preservation/Repair in New York Today
Don’t let ligament injuries limit your movement or performance. Early surgical intervention and proper rehabilitation can restore joint stability and improve your quality of life.
Book your consultation with Dr. Salil Gupta today for expert ligament preservation and repair in New York, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Long Island.
- Call now to schedule your appointment
- Request a consultation online
- Multiple convenient locations across NYC and Long Island
Take the first step toward stronger, more stable joints and an active lifestyle.
