Arthroscopic Repair of an Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are uncommon, with isolated PCL injuries being even more rare. Low-grade injuries are typically managed conservatively. In cases of multiligamentous knee injuries, high-level athletes, or continued instability following nonoperative management, surgical int...
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| author | Avinesh Agarwalla, M.D. Andrew D. Posner, M.D. Orr Limpisvasti, M.D. |
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| description | Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are uncommon, with isolated PCL injuries being even more rare. Low-grade injuries are typically managed conservatively. In cases of multiligamentous knee injuries, high-level athletes, or continued instability following nonoperative management, surgical intervention typically comprises PCL reconstruction. Primary repair of isolated injuries has benefits of ligament preservation, early mobilization, and quicker return to activities. The authors describe a technique for knotless arthroscopic primary PCL repair. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-344406d5cfdd4bd8b1682c6ca0a2b8fa2025-08-20T02:30:47ZengElsevierArthroscopy Techniques2212-62872025-05-0114510344110.1016/j.eats.2025.103441Arthroscopic Repair of an Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament AvulsionAvinesh Agarwalla, M.D.0Andrew D. Posner, M.D.1Orr Limpisvasti, M.D.2Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.Address correspondence to Orr Limpisvasti, M.D., Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, 6801 Park Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90045, U.S.A.; Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are uncommon, with isolated PCL injuries being even more rare. Low-grade injuries are typically managed conservatively. In cases of multiligamentous knee injuries, high-level athletes, or continued instability following nonoperative management, surgical intervention typically comprises PCL reconstruction. Primary repair of isolated injuries has benefits of ligament preservation, early mobilization, and quicker return to activities. The authors describe a technique for knotless arthroscopic primary PCL repair.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628725000106 |
| spellingShingle | Avinesh Agarwalla, M.D. Andrew D. Posner, M.D. Orr Limpisvasti, M.D. Arthroscopic Repair of an Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Arthroscopy Techniques |
| title | Arthroscopic Repair of an Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion |
| title_full | Arthroscopic Repair of an Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion |
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| title_short | Arthroscopic Repair of an Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion |
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