What is PCL – Reconstruction?
The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL is a surgical procedure to remove the torn ligament. Surgeons will reconstruct it with tissue taken from another part of your body or from a human donor. PCL is the strongest ligament of the knee. If you are experiencing pain in the ligament behind the knee, you may be a candidate for PCL knee surgery.
A PCL injury is categorised into following grades by doctors, depending on the severity of injury.
- Grade I – A partial tear in the ligament.
- Grade II – A partial tear and the ligament feels loose.
- Grade III – The ligament is completely torn and an unstable knee.
- Grade IV – The PCL is injured along with another ligament being damaged.
Conditions when you need PCL Reconstruction
You may experience severe pain in the knee because of activities that hit hard on the front of your knee. Largely, dislocating your knee or bending your knee too far backward. You may need a PCL Reconstruction when you face any of the following conditions:
- Pain that worsens over time.
- Swelling and inflammation.
- A feeling of instability in the knee.
- Difficulty walking.
- Trouble going down the stairs.
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