Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction involves using graft material to refashion and replace a damaged posterior cruciate ligament.

 

Posterior cruciate ligament injury

Posterior cruciate (PCL) injuries are typically combined with other ligamentous, meniscal and cartilage injuries. Isolated grade I or II PCL injuries can usually be treated without surgery. However, when more severe tears occur together with other ligament or meniscus  injury surgery is indicated.

Synonyms: 
PCL reconstruction
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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Posterior Cruciate Ligament: Current Concepts Review. Pache S, Aman ZS, Kennedy M, Nakama GY, Moatshe G, Ziegler C, MD and LaPrade RF, PhD. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2018 Jan; 6(1): 8–18.

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