PCL Reconstruction Surgery
Dr. Pradyumna R carefully evaluate your conditions and symptoms associated to your knee pain and injuries, based on the diagnostic report and scan he would suggest if so, you are a candidate for PCL Reconstruction Surgery procedure, he is an highly experienced knee treatment specialist provides diagnosis as well as surgical and nonsurgical treatment options at Bangalore Orthopaedic Clinic, in BTM Layout, Bangalore.
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Non-Surgical treatments
Numerous options are available for the treatment of pcl injuries. These include non surgical and surgical treatment. Non surgical treatment involves the use of ice, rest, compression and elevation of the knee, along with physical therapy to strengthen the knee muscles and restore motion. A knee brace may be employed in order to immobilize the knee. Crutches may be used to prevent weight bearing to allow the bone and soft tissues time to heal.
Surgical Procedure
When a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is completely torn, your doctor may opt for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, or PCL reconstruction. In this procedure, the injured ends of your PCL are restored by attaching a healthy tendon to the bone using wire anchors and screws. The graft is harvested from another part of the body, or from a cadaver.
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction surgery is performed using a minimally invasive technique. When compared to open surgery, arthroscopy has shown to result in a significantly shorter hospital stay and fewer postoperative complications.
PCL reconstruction continues to evolve as many surgeons dedicate their practices to these advanced techniques. The surgery is now performed with one incision allowing for faster recovery time and resuming normal activities sooner.
If you had surgery, physical therapy will begin 1 to 4 weeks after your procedure.
Other complications that may occur include nerve and blood vessel damage, failure of the graft, loosening of the graft, loss of knee stability, pain from the incision site or infection.
For more information on posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction or repair or knee ligament injury and the treatment options available, please call +919113025188 Dr. Pradyumna R, Orthopaedic knee specialist serving BTM Layout, Bangalore City.