Hi,

     I am one of the unlucky ones who has "loose ligaments" and am double-jointed.   I was wondering if there are others who may be in the same boat I'm in w/having ligament grafts stretch fairly soon after they are placed.    I have had a Hamstring Autograft done May 01' that failed (could have happened also because of improper technique, a way too aggressive PT protocol, and an underlying Posterolateral Corner deficiency)   My second recon. was April 03' where my ACL was revised w/an Achilles Allograft, and also had my MCL reconstructed w/an Anterior Tibialis Allograft.    I had such severe pain after that surgery in 03' and ever since.    I was involved in a major MVA 22 months ago that certainly worsened things.   This past May, I also had my Posterolateral Corner reconstructed where I suffered so much through EXTREME pain for the past 7+ months now.    I've had 2 MRI's that do show that my recent reconstruction is "wavy" in appearance on the MRI suggesting laxity.   I was also told that the Posterolateral Corner was very loose 3.5 months after the surgery by a highly regarded OS in Georgia.   This most recent MRI where I had Gadolinum dye injected into the joint space also revealed a tear in my MCL graft, a probable PCL injury, and that my revised ACL graft is vertically oriented which means that it may have been placed incorrectly.   YIKES : (    I really am worried about my knee and am wondering if there is something internal that could be the problem?    The OS in Georgia also told me that I have a collagen problem.    I am going to see a Neurologist in 2wks and get some answers.   I am concerned that any further reconstructions that I so critically need may fail.    If there is anyone who can shed some light on this issue I'd be very so grateful.    Please respond if you may have experienced something similiar.   Thanks.

Susan 

I am 3 months out after having a HTO and ACL reconstruction. I discovered yesterday during a check up that my ACL is lax. I am at a  loss at what to do. PT i know will help but it was not the answer i was looking for.

I have had Leeds keogh extensor  mechanism reconstructs
Allograft reconstructions using cadaver Achilles tendons

One of cadavers went badly wrongheaded with rejection infection long hospital stay further surgery iv antibiotics
I had it re done some years later and it's been successful in it's self however as the extensor mechanism us now so thickened it dosent sit in the plated femoral groove I have and I am again subluxing medially

This site is keeping me from going stir crazy today
I have been housebound from a fall injuring my back and now with snow so am working through posts to see who I can help

Grafts can be good but I do think it's very much pot luck
I think if your offered a chance of normality and some help take it
Am at a ' we can't help you anymore junction ' as they fear they could make me worse
Worse !!!! Right now I would opt for fusion or amputation so great is the impact this is all having on my quality of life
If I can help you at all please ask