CARLTON ruckman Matthew Kreuzer has opted for a traditional reconstruction after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Kreuzer went down with the knee injury in the first quarter of Saturday night's match against Fremantle at Etihad Stadium.

The club had considered the revolutionary LARS surgery that has resulted in Swan Nick Malceski and Port Adelaide’s David Rodan making speedy recoveries from knee injuries. However, the Blues decided on the more traditional option.
Kreuzer will enter hospital on Tuesday for the surgery.

Carlton released a statement on Monday afternoon saying it would take a conservative approach to Kreuzer’s knee.

“Following discussions with the medical team and Matthew it was decided to have the more conventional surgery that uses a graft taken from the patella tendon,” the statement said.

“This decision was based on what is considered to be the best for Matthew’s long term future.”

Before injuring the knee, Kreuzer had played 56 consecutive games since making his debut in round three, 2008.