Revolutionising Ligament repair
THE INTERNAL BRACE
ADVANCED LIGAMENT REPAIR TECHNIQUE
WHAT IS THE INTERNAL BRACE?
The InternalBrace is an advanced ligament repair technique developed by Professor Gordon Mackay. It is designed to protect healing ligaments during the crucial early stages of recovery, allowing patients to regain movement and stability more quickly following surgery.
Unlike many traditional ligament repair techniques, the InternalBrace can often be used not only in acute injuries but also in patients who present later with ligament damage or chronic instability. By reinforcing the repaired ligament during healing, the technique supports joint stability while allowing earlier mobilisation and rehabilitation.
Since its introduction more than a decade ago, the InternalBrace technique has been widely adopted by orthopaedic surgeons around the world and is supported by a growing body of clinical research. Professor Mackay uses the technique to treat both elite athletes and individuals who simply wish to remain active and return confidently to sport, work and everyday activities.
Revolutionising Ligament repair
THE INTERNAL BRACE
ADVANCED LIGAMENT REPAIR TECHNIQUE
WHAT IS THE INTERNAL BRACE?
The InternalBrace is an advanced ligament repair technique developed by Professor Gordon Mackay. It is designed to protect healing ligaments during the crucial early stages of recovery, allowing patients to regain movement and stability more quickly following surgery.
Unlike many traditional ligament repair techniques, the InternalBrace can often be used not only in acute injuries but also in patients who present later with ligament damage or chronic instability. By reinforcing the repaired ligament during healing, the technique supports joint stability while allowing earlier mobilisation and rehabilitation.
Since its introduction more than a decade ago, the InternalBrace technique has been widely adopted by orthopaedic surgeons around the world and is supported by a growing body of clinical research. Professor Mackay uses the technique to treat both elite athletes and individuals who simply wish to remain active and return confidently to sport, work and everyday activities.
How the InternalBrace Supports Ligament Healing?
How the InternalBrace Supports Ligament Healing?
The InternalBrace – A Major Advancement in Ligament Repair
The InternalBrace represents an important advancement in ligament repair. It acts as a painless addition to the repaired ligament, protecting it during the crucial stages of healing and remodelling. This allows immediate mobilisation, which is not possible with standard reconstruction techniques, and research suggests improved long-term injury-free outcomes compared with traditional reconstruction surgery. Find out more here
Why the InternalBrace Is a Unique Ligament Repair Technique
The strength of the InternalBrace repair technique is that it works with the body’s natural healing process. Surgery can often be performed soon after injury, unlike traditional ligament reconstruction where patients may be asked to wait for the joint to settle. Following ACL InternalBrace repair, patients are encouraged to begin mobilisation immediately after surgery, avoiding the prolonged period of immobilisation common with reconstruction techniques. The InternalBrace technique can also be used for revision surgery and for patients who present later with chronic ligament injuries.
As rehabilitation progresses and activity levels increase, the repaired ligament or tendon heals through the lattice structure of the InternalBrace. This structure acts as a scaffold, supporting the regeneration and strengthening of the injured tissue. Because the joint does not need to be immobilised in a plaster cast, muscle wasting and loss of joint function can often be avoided.
Using an InternalBrace often reduces recovery time for work and sport by as much as 50% compared with traditional reconstruction techniques.
In some of our podcast episodes, we chat to patients about their experience of InternalBrace surgery.
As Chris Coetzee, former President of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, noted:
“This is the most significant innovation
in my practice over the last ten years.”
HOW THE INTERNALBRACE IS ALTERING PATIENT OUTCOMES FOR THE BETTER
Repair with the InternalBrace can restore 100% of the native strength of ankle ligaments immediately at the time of surgery
90% of ACL repairs have regained 90% of function by 12 weeks after surgery
An AC joint augmented with the InternalBrace can help to avoid the 40% left with residual instability after traditional surgery
100% of knee ligaments can weight bear the day after surgery with InternalBracing
BENEFITS OF INTERNALBRACE SURGERY
WHO DOES IT WORK FOR
THE INTERNALBRACE IN DEPTH WHAT WE OFFER?
We offer surgery on all common knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow injuries, as well as more complex and serious surgeries on these joints.
INTERNALBRACE IN DEPTH
What exactly is the InternalBrace and how does it work for acute and chronic ligament injuries and instabilities? Find out more.
SHOULDER INJURIES
Whether the result of a high-impact injury or repetitive wear in the gym, the InternalBrace can help with actute and chronic ligament injuries and instabilities.
KNEE INJURIES
We use an InternalBrace to stabilise and strengthen the knee, accelerating recovery times for acute and chronic ligament injuries and instabilities.
ANKLE INJURIES
This is the most frequently damaged joint, accounting for one sixth of sports injuries, the InternalBrace can be used for acute and chronic ligament injuries and instability.
Some of our patient stories
From an injured Olympian winning a miracle medal to a horse rider competing despite being told she may never walk again, the InternalBrace helps elite athletes and ordinary people get back to doing what they love. Here are some patient video stories. You will find many more on our Youtube channel.
FIND OUT TODAY IF WE CAN HELP YOU HEAL
If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for InternalBrace surgery then get in touch today