LARS applications
LARS is suitable for both elderly and young patients and can be used for ligament revisions or primary reconstructions. LARS can be used to support a rapid return to daily activities and is also applicable for patients with a high sporting demand. In sporting injuries, it is important that LARS reconstructions are carried out as early as possible after the injury, as the best long-term outcomes result from early treatment. LARS is also suitable for those patients who cannot use their own or donor tissues to reconstruct their 
ligament injury.
LARS can be used for reconstruction of ruptured ligaments and tendons in various places in the body, both inside and outside joints, allowing the original tissues to heal and providing an earlier return to normal function.
Knee
LARS ligaments can be used for the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral collateral ligaments (MCL and LCL), patellar re-alignment, medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) repair, patellar tendon reconstruction and quadriceps tendon repair. LARS becomes extremely useful when more than one ligament is torn, as immediate stability can be achieved, thus speeding up recovery, and getting the patient home sooner.
Foot and ankle
Medial and lateral instability of the ankle are treated successfully with LARS, as for its size it is extremely strong. This strength also allows for reconstruction of many tendons and ligaments in the foot and ankle including Achilles, tibialis anterior and posterior tendons. Treatment of these tendon rupture may reduce the recovery time quite considerably.
Shoulder
Dislocation of the collarbone joint (acromio-clavicular dislocation) can take six weeks in a brace, while LARS gives immediate stability and early mobilisation. Damage to the rotator cuff in the shoulder can be repaired using LARS artificial ligaments, especially if the tear is very large. Recovery time may be reduced.
Important: The information and guidance provided here is general in nature and should not be considered as medical advice in any way. You should always seek detailed advice from a qualified medical practitioner.
