Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
The PCL is one of four main ligaments which hold the femur and tibia together. The PCL's main
job is to keep the tibia from falling too far back (posteriorly) from the femur.
Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are rare, accounting for only about 5% of all knee ligament injuries. There is disagreement among physicians over which patients with isolated PCL
ruptures (that do not have any other ligament damage) should have surgery and which patients should not have surgery - and for those who need surgery, just how to perform it to achieve the best
results.
The problem is that these injuries can either not cause many problems, or they can be disabling and cause considerable problems with sports and, in some cases, regular activities of daily living.
Posterior Sag sign of the tibia due to a PCL tear
What can I expect following my
surgery?
Rehabilitation is an essential element of your recovery. The success of your PCL reconstruction is not only determined by an expert surgeon, but also by following a rigorous rehabilitation
program.
he program involves:
Immediate knee motion following surgery
Strict, immediate exercises
Crutches for about 6 weeks
Protection against strenuous hamstring exercises for 5 to 6 months
Running, if desired, 6 months after surgery**
Return to sport activity, if desired, 8 months or more after surgery**
X ray after ACL reconstruction
X ray after Multiple ligaments reconstruction
Post op x ray of ACL surgery
Lateral coletral ligament and posterolateral corner reconstruction
Laprade technique for Lateral collateral ligament and posterolateral corner reconstruction
modified Larsen technique for posterolateral corner reconstruction
patellar instability
Medial patello femoral ligament reconstruction for patellar instability
Medial patello femoral ligament reconstruction for patellar instability