ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2020
An evaluation of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.
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- Allografts as alternative to autografts in primary posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2023Pooled it
- Hamstring, bone-patellar tendon-bone, quadriceps and peroneus longus tendon autografts for primary isolated posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review.British medical bulletin · 2022Pooled it
- Single versus double bundle in posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction: a meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2022Pooled it
- Complications Related to Arthroscopic Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 4162 Patients.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Review
- Tips for Accurate Beath Pin Length Measurement While Using an Arthroscopic Jig to Avoid Neurovascular Injury Due to Over Penetration (Hit-Pat's Method).Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Functional outcomes of peroneus longus tendon autograft for posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- Research progress and clinical application of all-inside reconstruction techniques: narrative review.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Review
- Arthroscopic Posteromedial Corner Reconstruction: A Novel Technique and Case Series.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2024Article
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- Outcome of Arthroscopic All-Inside Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using the Posterior Trans-Septal Approach.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2023Article
- Different femoral tunnel placement in posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a finite element analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- [Correlation analysis of femoral tunnel angle and medial collateral ligament injury in posterior cruciate ligament single-bundle reconstruction].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2022Article
- Return to Play after Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe nature of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries and the scarcity of data on this issue have made reports on clinical and epidemiological features of PCL injuries valuable. We aimed to report our experiences with PCL injuries in our region.
methodsAny patient who referred with a diagnosis of PCL rupture from 2004 to 2018 to our center, was included in this report. We evaluated pre- and postoperative outcomes and compared patients with isolated and combined (multi-ligament) PCL injuries.
resultsOverall, 55 patients were included in our study. Majority of patients were men (87.2%). Mean age of patients was 28.12 ± 8.53 years old. Average follow-up period was 28.83 ± 20.62 months and mean duration between trauma and surgery was 27.8 ± 38.0 months. Most common cause of PCL injury was traffic accidents (70.9%) followed by sports injuries (5.5%). Majority of patients (69.1%) had combined PCL injuries. Majority of patients underwent single tibial-double femoral tunnel reconstruction (56.4%), followed by single tibial-single femoral tunnel (34.5%) reconstruction. Allografts were used in 60% of patient. Average Cincinnati knee rating scale (CKRC) was 35.87 ± 11.4, which improved significantly after PCL reconstruction (79.45 ± 11.90, p < 0.001). Full range of motion only existed in 29.1% of patient prior to surgery, which improved after surgery (92.7%, p < 0.001). Three patients had postoperative arthrofibrosis and motion stiffness, 1 had deep vein thrombosis and 3 patients had infections. Those with isolated PCL injuries had higher pre-operative CKRS (42.05 ± 8.96 vs. 33.10 ± 11.45, p = 0.006) and lower pre-operative posterior drawer test (2.76 ± 0.43 vs. 3.1 ± 0.6, p = 0.042) compared to those with combined injuries.
conclusionToday with advances in surgical techniques, considering treatment of collateral ligament injuries, use of stronger allografts and more secure fixation methods, better rehabilitation programs and early range of motion, results of reconstruction of the PCL has become very promising. Accordingly we recommend surgical treatment even for isolated PCL tears, with the goal to prevent functional deficit and to prevent degenerative arthritis.
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