ACL Reconstruction Ligaments UK Supplier
ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament, a major bond in the knee. During surgery, an ACL ligament from a donor is often needed to effectively replace the exisiting torn ligament. At Lindare Medical we can supply sterilised tendons and ligaments to accommodate ACL reconstruction surgery across the UK. We can also provide a same day delivery service of fresh frozen tendons to both the NHS and private hospital sector upon request.
ACL Reconstruction Surgery
ACL injuries are one of the most common types of knee injuries. They are often caused during sports that involve sudden stop and start motions like football, basketball and volleyball. However they can also tear if the lower leg extends or twists forwards too much, so in some instances the tear can be un-sport related.
The ACL can be reconstructed by removing what remains of the torn ligament and replacing it with a tendon from either another area of the leg such as the hamstring or it can be taken from a donor. Tissue taken from a donor is called an allograft.
Types of tissue that could replace the ACL:
Patellar tendon – The tendon running from the bottom of the kneecap (patella) to the top of the shin bone (tibia) at the front of the knee
Hamstring tendons – these run from the back of the knee on the inner side, all the way up to the thigh
Quadriceps tendon – the tendon that attaches the patella to the quadriceps muscle, which is the large muscle on the front of the thigh.
Allograft (donor tissue) – this could be the patellar tendon or Achilles tendon (the tendon that attaches the back of the heel to the calf muscle) from a donor
Synthetic (artificial) graft – A tubular structure designed to replace a torn ligament
Whichever form of graft tissue is used, it will be removed and cut to the correct size. It will then be positioned in the knee and fixed to the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia).
Tendons & Ligaments for ACL Reconstructions Surgery
Lindare Medical specialises in the supply and distribution of both fresh frozen and synthetic tendons & ligaments to accommodate ACL reconstruction surgery across the UK.
Fresh Frozen Ligaments & Tendons
All our tendons are available in a variety of different types and sizes either as a single strand, double strand, pre-shaped or double bundle and can be shipped on a special same day delivery service to ensure they stay fresh. Our fresh frozen products undergo rigorous ‘Supercritical CO2 Sterilisation’ to provide the upmost safety when used in surgery. We provide a fully-inclusive range which includes Patella Tendon Whole,Pre-Shaped Patella Tendon, Patella Tendon Hemi, Achilles Tendon w/Bone Block, Achilles Tendon w/out Bone Block, Pre-Shaped Achilles Tendon w/Bone Block, Gracilis Tendon, Semitendinosus Tendon, Semitendinosus-Gracilis Tendon, Tibialis Tendon Anterior, Tibialis Tendon Posterior, and Peroneus Longus.
ACL Reconstructions Surgery UK Supplier
We work with a trusted supplier to ensure we give a professional and efficient frozen tendon and ligament supply service and are proud to have over 20 years experience with both the NHS and private healthcare sector. Lindare Medical specialise in the delivery of frozen ligaments for ACL repair surgery to hospitals across the UK.
Who We Supply
We are always happy to welcome new hospitals to our supplier list so if you would like a brochure or any additional information regarding any of the ACL Tendons & ligaments mentioned on this page then please feel free to get in touch.
