The artificial ligament is designed for long-term implantation. Clinical service life is affected by multiple factors including patient age, activity level, bone tunnel placement and rehabilitation compliance, and should be assessed by the treating surgeon on a case-by-case basis. Please follow the instructions for use and your physician's advice.

The implantation procedure typically takes approximately 20 minutes. Due to its short operative time, minimal associated trauma, and no need for additional autologous tendon harvesting, patients can get out of bed and move slowly immediately after surgery (follow medical advice for special cases).

First, autologous ligament reconstruction requires harvesting the hamstring tendon from the back of the thigh to replace the torn cruciate ligament, while artificial ligaments can be directly implanted without harvesting the patient's own tendon.

Second, in terms of biomechanical performance, the strength of artificial ligaments is significantly that of autologous tendons and native ligaments.

Since artificial ligaments do not require the "ligamentization" biological remodeling process necessary for autologous tendon grafts, it offers significant advantages in early postoperative rehabilitation. Patients undergoing artificial ligament reconstruction can typically resume daily activities and work within approximately 1 month after surgery. In contrast, patients with autologous tendon reconstruction may only be able to perform bedside activities and basic rehabilitation training during the same period, with significantly delayed functional recovery.

As with any implant, individual variability and potential risks exist. Please refer to the warnings and precautions in the instructions for use.

The artificial ligament is fixed directly within the bone tunnel using interference screws, differing mechanically from suspensory fixation.

Cruciate ligament injuries in the elderly generally have two characteristics: (1) Elderly individuals rarely participate in high-contact sports, so anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears due to torsion are uncommon; (2) Elderly patients are prone to posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries caused by accidental falls. It is particularly emphasized that the PCL holds greater biomechanical significance in maintaining knee joint stability in middle-aged and elderly individuals.

All three types—autologous, allogeneic, and artificial ligaments—can be used long-term. The design, strength, and applicability of artificial ligaments enable lifelong use. Clinical practice has shown that the decisive factors for a successful ligament reconstruction are primarily precise surgical technique (isometric point localization) and standardized postoperative rehabilitation. Meeting these two requirements typically results in long-term stable functional outcomes.

As a non-biological implant, the artificial ligament does not rely on biological healing — which is precisely its clinical advantage: no healing period is required.

First, there is no need to wait for a healing period (autologous ligaments require 1 year for healing), allowing for rapid functional recovery. Second, it avoids the risk of poor healing.