ACL Repair and Rotator Cuff Surgery in Los Angeles, CA

Through his innovative rotator cuff surgery, C. Thomas Vangsness M.D. has been repairing patients’ damaged tendons for years. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Dr. Vangsness serves the needs of patients in and around the greater Los Angeles area.

Dr. Vangsness is dedicated to the overall health and well-being of his patients in need of surgical procedures to restore movement to certain parts of their bodies.

For those patients who have damaged their ACL or rotator cuff due to sports, aging, dislocation, fracture, or work profession, Dr. Vangsness offers an innovation surgery to repair the ligament.

By smoothing or sowing the torn tendon within the shoulder, Dr. Vangsness can help to alleviate the patient’s pain and help them gain eventual stability of their shoulder again.

After a period of six to eight weeks, the patient, along with the help of a physical therapist, is able to more vigorously work on continued strength and movement in the arm.

We encourage you to look at the photos and diagrams of rotator cuff surgery located on the procedures page.

What other surgical procedures do you specialize in?

Attracting patients from all over Southern California, Dr. Vangsness specializes in a number of procedures for patients who need orthopaedic surgery. Through his state-of-the-art techniques at his Los Angeles practice, Dr. Vangsness performs:

• ACL reconstruction
• Cartilage repair
• Meniscus Surgery
• Shoulder bursitis

For patients exhibiting a torn ACL, surgery is known to successfully repair the ligaments in the knee, eliminating most of the pain and swelling the patient has endured. Through replacement of the torn ligament, Dr. Vangsness is able to make the joints stable again and, in most cases, send the patient home the same day to begin the recovery process.

To schedule an initial consultation with orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Vangsness, please contact his Los Angeles office at (323) 442-5860.

Surgery to Repair Torn ACL

Stop living in pain, and get back to the physical life you enjoy!

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most crucial ligaments in the knee and provides stability to the body, which is especially important for people who lead active lifestyles. Unfortunately, the ACL is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body.

If your ACL is torn, surgery may be able to mend the torn ligament in your knee. C. Thomas Vangsness, M.D., who is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, can assess your situation and suggest a proper course of action to get you feeling like your old self again.

How do I know if I have torn my ACL?

For many patients, signs of a torn ACL may consist of an initial “pop” in the knee when straining occurs. Afterward, symptoms begin to show, such as:

• Swelling in the knee joint
• Failure to bear weight on the affected knee
• Loss of stability
• Reduction of movement in the knee area

From the time the tearing occurs in the knee ligament, it may be very difficult for the ligaments to heal unless properly treated with ACL reconstruction surgery.

Feel free to browse our ACL surgery photos and diagrams on the procedure page.

What is ACL Reconstruction surgery?

When the ACL is torn, and the patient wishes to regain full ability of the knee by being active and participating in sports; reconstruction of the ligament must be performed in an outpatient surgery.

The torn ligament will first be removed by Dr. Vangsness, and then replaced with a new ligament or “graft,” which will be secured with screws. Typically, patients who have mended their torn ACL with surgery can go home the same day.

To schedule a consultation with our ACL reconstruction surgery specialist, please contact our staff at (323) 442-5860.