Top Orthapaedic Surgeon Mr Richard Villar explains Posterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery.
The posterior cruciate ligament is much more demanding to deal with surgically than the ACL. Conservative treatment, such as physiotherapy and strengthening exercises is usually the first step in treatment. If this is unsuccessful and the knee is too unstable, bracing may be attempted before surgery is undertaken.
The procedure for a PCL reconstruction is similar to the ACL operation using a bone-tendon-bone graft to create a new ligament.
Recovery from a PCL reconstruction is initially quick from the surgery itself to getting back on your feet although it is a much longer process to get back to sports. Villar recommends a minimum 6 months and up to a year.
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