Daycase Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Information for patients
Orthopaedic surgery
This patient information has been designed to provide you with some information about your surgery, recovery and rehabilitation, in addition to what your surgeon has already told you in clinic.
The Rotherham Knee Unit
The Rotherham Hospital Knee Unit is dedicated to providing the best service for knee problems and injuries, using the latest techniques, evidence based surgery and rehabilitation.
The unit is led by two dedicated Orthopaedic and Trauma Consultant Surgeons, Mr Alex Anderson and Mr Andrew Legg who both specialise solely in the diagnosis and treatment of knee disorders including sports related injuries. Both have undertaken sub-specialty fellowship training in knee surgery.
The unit has considerable experience in knee arthroplasty surgery, arthroscopic meniscal surgery including meniscal repair, knee ligament reconstruction, as well as re alignment surgery for deformity.
We have the dedicated support of our team of physiotherapists, at Rotherham Hospital and at the Park Rehabilitation Centre, who have the specialist knowledge and experience to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome following your treatment.
National Ligament Registry
Both Mr Anderson and Mr Legg are part of the National Ligament Registry. This is a national database that aims to help improve the management and outcome of knee ligament surgery. You will be asked if you are happy to consent to be part of the registry, and will receive an email from the NLR prior to your surgery with a link to questionnaires to be completed prior to your surgery. The same questionnaires will then be sent to you at 6 months, 12 months, 2 years and 5 years following your surgery. In addition your surgeon will input your operation into the registry.
If you would like more information visit the National Ligament Registry website.