PCL Reconstruction

At Trauma and Joint Clinic, our PCL Reconstruction surgery helps restore knee stability and function following posterior cruciate ligament injuries, supporting a safe return to daily activities and sports.

PCL Reconstruction

PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) reconstruction is a surgical procedure that is used to replace a torn posterior cruciate ligament located in the back of the knee, using a tissue graft.

The function of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is to prevent the shin bone from sliding too far backward. The tearing of this ligament causes pain, swelling, and results in knee instability. In this procedure an arthroscope (a small camera) and tiny cuts are used to perform the operation. The torn ligament is replaced with a tissue graft from the patient’s own body or of a donor.

The procedure involves:

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