What doctors are knee ligament specialists?

janicejagger2020, An orthopedic surgeon would be my choice. I'd get a third opinion from another orthopedic
surgeon. Blessings & Prayers.....

I might consult a sports medicine specialist - an orthopedic doc who focuses more on function than surgery. Most large orthopedic practices have them.

@janicejagger2020
If you're looking for specialists who focus on knee ligaments, you should consider consulting the following types of doctors:
Orthopedic Surgeons: Specifically, those who specialize in sports medicine or knee surgery. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating ligament injuries, including those related to knee replacements.
Sports Medicine Physicians: These doctors focus on injuries related to sports and physical activity, including ligament issues. They can provide non-surgical treatment options and rehabilitation strategies.
Physiatrists (Rehabilitation Physicians): They specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They can help with non-surgical management of knee issues and guide you through rehabilitation.
Rheumatologists: If your ligament issues are related to an autoimmune condition or arthritis, a rheumatologist can provide insights into the underlying causes and treatment options.
Physical Therapists: While not doctors, physical therapists can assess your knee function and help develop a rehabilitation program to strengthen the ligaments and improve stability.
Before making a decision, consider seeking a second opinion from a specialist with a strong focus on knee ligaments and joint replacements. It's also beneficial to ask about their experience with similar cases and the outcomes of their treatments.

I agree with both of the replies. I would also look for the orthopedic who specializes in knee and hip, who has the credentials to suggest that he excelled throughout his life. Is current on the latest technology. Not all doctors are great. Do a deep dive into researching who is going to affect your life going forward. Most of my doctors are leaders in their field. I am not a rich man however my health care has been great.

One thing to consider is that not all orthopedic surgeons do joint revisions. Look specifically for a joint revision specialist who can explain to you exactly why the doc feels you have loose ligaments. A good workup by my revision specialist led me to wait to replace my knee again. It has been tough but glad I waited.

Does anyone have experience with knee revision surgery - looking for second opinion before proceeding?

My wife had knee replacement surgery nearly 2 years ago, and it still is unstable.

She is a slender active person who everyone thought would be an excellent candidate for knee replacement.

Now the same doctor recommends revision total knee arthroplasty surgery.

We know many people who have had successful knee replacements, but no one who has had revision surgery.

When I mentioned finding a knee revision specialist, I spoke from experience. Most orthopedic surgeons will simply refuse to do revisions and ask you to go see a revision specialist. They are trained specifically on how to find out why the replacement went wrong and hopefully repair it. I had a ortho say he could do it and I personally don't think he was qualified. I was in twilight sleep and heard him say, "This thing isn't even glued in!" It turns out I had a faulty knee replacement part and it couldn't attach to cement. The cement was gone. I also had a fractured tibial plateau which they tried to repair with cement. Nothing wanted to work. Now I'm walking around with a new tibial implant, the femur portion was intact. It is loose again, the fractured portion has literally been absorbed into the bloodstream and I'm terrified to get the 3rd and final revision. I'm holding out as long as I can. I have found an excellent revisionist at Cedars-Sinai who I will probably go to for help when it becomes too much to take. My other knee is ready for a replacement as well and I'm holding on that as well. My experience has not been good and I'm perfectly sick of it!

Which doctor at Cedars are you seeing?

I've seen one and been given a second name as well. I saw Andrew Spitzer and felt OK with him. However, a friend was saved by Brad Pennenberg years ago after a bad hip replacement. Another surgeon gave me his name as the one to go to for revision work. Both are in high demand.

Thanks