PCL reconstruction- Side and back view of knee joint showing tendon graft and screw fixation on thigh and shin bone
Overview of Treatment PCL (Knee)
Non-Surgical Treatment
Isolated PCL injury is commonly treated without surgery. Physiotherapy plays major role which involves Rehab program specific to PCL injury. Â Treatment is focused to strengthen muscles in front of thigh and restore neuromuscular control under supervision of in-house Sports Physiotherapist.
Surgical Treatment
Dr Ranaware will perform Arthroscopic PCL reconstruction by removing torn part of the ligament and replace with tendon graft (auto graft). More robust and larger autograft is chosen to replace larger PCL ligament to counter gravity assisted backward force of shin bone.
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Post-operative rehab
After surgery patient is suggested to apply ice and to use PTS brace (supporting shin bone from back) for initial few weeks. Patient is discharged from hospital on the immediate next day and advised to undergo supervised Physiotherapy sessions. Post-op Physiotherapy is aimed to restore knee movement and strength of muscles, which is very important to achieve best results.
Dr. Abhijit Ranaware will discuss all graft options and implants in detail before surgery in his Clinic.
Dr. Abhijit Ranaware, Knee and Sports Surgeon in Pune is highly experienced to treat PCL and combined (complex) ligament injury with minimally invasive surgery technique and helps patient to return back to daily activity