Ligament treatments aim to restore strength, flexibility, and stability to joints following injury, strain, or chronic degeneration.
Ligament treatment focuses on stabilising and healing the damaged connective tissue that supports the joint. Techniques aim to reduce inflammation, promote tissue regeneration, and restore the ligament’s strength and elasticity. Depending on the case, this may involve physical therapy, image-guided injections, or minimally invasive procedures to accelerate natural healing and avoid surgical repair.
Sports trauma: Sudden twisting, impact, or overextension during high-impact activities.
Falls: Landing awkwardly can overstretch or tear ligaments, especially around the knee or ankle.
Repetitive strain: Ongoing stress on joints from overuse or poor movement patterns can weaken ligament tissue over time.
Age-related degeneration: Ligaments lose elasticity with age, becoming more prone to injury.
Previous injury: Incomplete recovery from earlier ligament damage can lead to chronic instability.
A full clinical assessment is required to determine suitability for ligament treatment. Symptoms such as joint pain, instability, swelling, or weakness are common indicators. Your clinician may perform physical tests to assess ligament laxity, followed by imaging such as MRI or ultrasound to evaluate the extent of damage. Suitability depends on the severity, chronicity, and location of the injury, as well as your overall health and activity level.
Who it suits
Ligament treatments are focused on reducing inflammation, supporting natural healing, and restoring joint function. Depending on the severity of the injury, options may include guided injections, physical therapy, or advanced regenerative approaches. These treatments target the damaged ligament tissue directly to improve recovery time, reduce pain, and enhance long-term joint stability without the need for surgery in many cases.
Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that stabilise joints and allow smooth movement. When injured or overstretched, they can become painful, weak, or unstable—affecting mobility and increasing the risk of further damage.
Cost and paying
We offer a range of flexible payment options to make your treatment experience smooth and stress-free.
Most patients choose to self-fund their treatment. We accept:
We’ve partnered with GoCardless to offer interest-free instalment options. You can easily set up a Direct Debit to spread the cost of your treatment over time.
Looking for a financing plan? You can apply through Kandoo, our trusted finance partner.
We work with a small number of approved insurance providers. However, due to restrictions from many insurers, not all treatments are covered. Please check with your insurer and speak to our team before booking to avoid disappointment.
What happens
Use our website to book an initial consultation, or give us a call.
Our doctors might request you arrange a scan before your initial consultation. Or, they’ll chat with you (face to face or online) and recommend a scan after your initial consultation, if they think you need one.
Once your scan results have been reviewed, and your doctor has explained your options, you will be booked in for treatment.
Following your treatment, your doctor will give you rehab recommendations.
You will be booked in for a follow-up consultation, so your doctor can check your progress. You might need further rehab after this consultation.
Once your doctor is happy with your recovery, you will be discharged. After discharge, we are always here for further questions or support, should you need it.
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London Cartilage Clinic
We now offer select services at our Harley Street London clinic through the London Cartilage Clinic, led by internationally recognised surgeon Professor Paul Lee.
Our London clinic offers advanced treatments like cartilage regeneration and joint preservation to help patients avoid or delay joint replacement.
Located in Central London, our clinic provides convenient access to world-class musculoskeletal care without long NHS wait times.
If you would like to be seen in Central London, visit our London Clinic page for pricing, available treatments, and to book directly online.
Our Harley Street clinic uses cutting-edge techniques designed to reduce downtime and support faster, more effective recovery, getting you back to your lifestyle sooner.
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