Introduction
At Phoenix Orthopaedic Centre, Ahmedabad, we specialise in cutting-edge solutions for sports injuries.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are common among athletes and active individuals. Traditional ACL reconstruction restores stability, but the Internal Bracing Technique adds extra reinforcement, protecting the graft during healing and supporting faster, safer return to sports.
What is ACL Reconstruction with Internal Bracing?
Standard ACL reconstruction involves replacing the torn ligament with a tendon graft (autograft or allograft).
Internal Bracing adds a high-strength, medical-grade fiber tape alongside the graft:
Acts like a seatbelt for the new ACL.- Supports the graft during early healing.
- Reduces strain on the healing tissue.
The brace integrates with the graft and does not need removal.
Result: Stronger, safer repair—especially in high-demand patients.
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Advantages of Internal Bracing Technique
- Enhanced Stability: Fiber tape acts as secondary restraint during early rehab.
- Protects Graft During Healing: Reduces risk of graft stretching or failure.
- Faster Rehabilitation: Supports early movement and physiotherapy.
- Ideal for Athletes: Designed for high-demand, cutting and pivoting sports.
- Preserves Natural Knee Movement:Works with the graft to restore normal biomechanics.
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Who is a Candidate for Internal Bracing ACL Reconstruction?
Patients with:
- Complete ACL tear.
- Combined ligament injuries needing extra support.
- High-risk of re-injury (e.g., contact sports, pivoting athletes).
- Revision ACL surgeries needing additional stability.
Particularly suited for:
- Competitive athletes.
- Active young adults.
- Those needing strong, reliable reconstruction.
We assess your sport, lifestyle, and knee condition to design a personalised plan.
Our Expertise at Phoenix Orthopaedic Centre
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Led by Dr. Darshan Shah (MS Ortho, MCh UK, Fellowship in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement - Netherlands).
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Specialist in sports injuries and complex knee reconstructions.
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Use of internationally approved internal bracing systems.
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Personalised graft selection (hamstring, patellar, quadriceps, allograft).
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Comprehensive post-op sports-focused physiotherapy.
How Internal Bracing Works
- The fiber tape runs alongside the reconstructed ACL graft.
- Anchored securely into the bone tunnels.
- Supports the graft during the vulnerable healing phase (first 3–6 months).
- Allows early, controlled movement in physiotherapy.
- Over time, the native graft strengthens while the brace provides extra safety.
Result: Reduced graft failure risk and better return-to-sport confidence.
Recovery After ACL Reconstruction with Internal Bracing
- Early mobilisation within days.
- Weight-bearing as tolerated with crutches.
- Early range-of-motion exercises.
- Structured sports physiotherapy protocol.
- Return to jogging around 3–4 months (depending on progress).
- Return to sports typically 6–9 months, often faster than traditional repairs alone.
Our goal: Safe, confident return to your sport or activity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Standard ACL reconstruction replaces the torn ligament with a graft. Internal bracing adds a strong fiber tape to reinforce and protect the graft during healing.
Athletes, young active patients, those at high risk of re-injury, and revision ACL surgery patients.
Yes. It uses biocompatible, FDA-approved materials and is widely adopted globally for its safety and effectiveness.
No. The fiber tape remains in place and integrates safely with your natural tissues.
Yes. By protecting the graft, it supports earlier, safer physiotherapy and may allow return to sport sooner than traditional methods alone.
It requires advanced planning and expertise, which Dr. Darshan Shah and his team provide routinely.
Yes! Phoenix Orthopaedic Centre is a leading centre in Ahmedabad for ACL reconstruction with internal bracing.
That’s the goal! Most patients return to cutting and pivoting sports with confidence, typically in 6–9 months depending on rehab progress.
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