Multiligament Knee Injuries in Auburn Hills & Rochester Hills, MI
A multiligament knee injury means two or more of the knee's major ligaments are torn, most often with a knee dislocation. These are serious, complex injuries that benefit from a surgeon with specialized training. Complex knee reconstruction was a major focus of Dr. Prince's fellowship at Mayo Clinic, where he co-authored several published studies on the topic.
The Knee Ligaments
- ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) in the center of the knee
- MCL (medial collateral ligament) and the posteromedial corner on the inside
- LCL and the posterolateral corner on the outside
How These Injuries Happen
Multiligament injuries can result from high-energy trauma such as car accidents or falls, from sports such as skiing and football, and sometimes from lower-energy injuries, especially in patients with higher body weight.
Urgent Evaluation
A dislocated knee can injure the artery and nerves behind the knee. Anyone with a suspected knee dislocation needs emergency evaluation. Once blood flow and nerves are checked, an MRI maps every injured structure.
Surgical Reconstruction
Most multiligament injuries are treated with surgery to repair and reconstruct each torn ligament, often using tendon grafts. Depending on the injury, this may include ACL and PCL reconstruction and medial or posterolateral corner reconstruction. Dr. Prince has published surgical techniques on all-inside PCL reconstruction, open anatomic MCL and posteromedial corner reconstruction, and two-tailed posterolateral corner reconstruction.
Recovery
Recovery takes time and dedication. Expect a period of protected weight-bearing in a brace, followed by many months of physical therapy. Return to demanding sports is often possible but can take a year or longer.
Why Choose Dr. Prince?
- Fellowship-trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic
- Board-certified orthopedic surgeon; team physician for the U.S. Ski Team
- Published research on complex knee ligament reconstruction
- 4.8-star patient ratings on Google, Birdeye and Vitals
Multiligament Knee Injuries FAQs
Why does surgeon experience matter for these injuries?
Multiligament injuries are uncommon and complex. Results depend on identifying every injured structure and reconstructing each one correctly, which is where specialized training helps.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Dr. Prince will recommend a plan based on your exam, imaging and goals.
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