There is no fixed amount of time it will take to have your braces removed. One thing you can be sure of though, is that it will be much quicker than when you had them attached. Expect to be in there for around an hour for all the braces to be taken off and all the follow-up work to be done.
When ligaments are damaged, the knee joint may become unstable. Ligament damage often occurs from a sports injury. A torn ligament severely limits knee movement, resulting in the inability to pivot, turn, or twist the leg. Surgery is an option to repair a torn ligament if other medical treatment is not effective. There are 4 major ligaments in the knee. The ligaments in the knee connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone), and include the following: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a strong ligament inside the knee that connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). It may become torn, resulting in instability of the knee. Falls that cause the knee to twist or pivot. Rapid deceleration or pivoting in sports.