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Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)PCL Reconstruction & Repair
The ligament at the back of the knee, and why an operation is often not the answer.
PCL Tear Treatment
Many PCL injuries do not need an operation. The posterior cruciate ligament runs through the middle of the knee, alongside the ACL, and stops the shin bone sliding backwards on the thigh bone. It is usually injured by a blow to the front of the knee while it is bent, the classic being a dashboard in a car accident or a fall directly onto a bent knee, and it is also injured in sport, often alongside other structures. An isolated PCL tear is often managed with a brace and a rehabilitation program built around the quadriceps, so the first question is not which operation but whether one is needed at all. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, offers the non-surgical route and, where it is needed, arthroscopic reconstruction.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
Can a PCL tear heal without surgery?
Often, yes. An isolated PCL tear is commonly managed with a brace and a rehabilitation program built around the quadriceps, and many people return to full activity that way.
How is this different from an ACL Tear?
The PCL is thicker, has a better blood supply and more often heals on its own, so the first answer is more frequently rehabilitation than reconstruction.
Why is the brace different?
It supports the shin from behind, so that the weight of the leg is not pulling the shin backwards against the healing ligament.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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