Ligaments (Knee Ligament Surgery) are elastic tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones and provide stability and strength to the joint. A flexible band of tough fibrous connective tissues connects two bones or cartilages to strengthen the joints. For more details, https://bharathorthopaedics.com/knee-ligament-surgery/ or call us at 96627 36666.
Ligaments play an important role in keeping the knee stable and enabling a person to have a full range of active movement. There are about four main ligaments in the knee which include:
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – It helps to control to control the rotation and forward movement of shin bone – which is in front of the leg below the knee and is located in the center of the knee.
A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) – It is located in the center of the knee to control the backward movement of the shin bone.
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) – It gives stability to the inner knee.
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) – This gives stability to the outer knee.