PCL Repair

What is PCL Repair?

The posterior cruciate ligament is located in the back of the knee. It is one of several ligaments that connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone). The posterior cruciate ligament keeps the tibia from moving backwards too far.

An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament requires a powerful force. A common cause of injury is a bent knee hitting a dashboard in a car accident or a football player falling on a knee that is bent.

Symptoms

The typical symptoms of a posterior cruciate ligament injury are:

- Pain with swelling that occurs steadily and quickly after the injury – Swelling that makes the knee stiff and may cause a limp – Difficulty walking – The knee feels unstable, like it may “give out”