• PCL injuries are very rare and difficult to detect when compared to other knee ligament injuries. (drmattbyington.com)
  • Generally, surgery is considered in patients with a dislocated knee and multiple ligament injuries, including the PCL. (drmattbyington.com)
  • Pain and limited range of motion (ROM) after an injury are the most common symptoms of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) trauma with associated ligamentous injuries. (medscape.com)
  • The M.4s PCL dynamic is 4-point rigid frame knee brace with extension/flexion limitation for treating injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament. (spsco.com)
  • Unfortunately, hyperflexed knees can result to mild to severe injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) that sits just behind the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). (swishappeal.com)
  • Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament are not as common as other knee ligament injuries. (orthoinfo.org)
  • In fact, they are often subtle and more difficult to evaluate than other ligament injuries in the knee. (orthoinfo.org)
  • Often, a posterior cruciate ligament injury occurs along with injuries to other structures in the knee, such as cartilage, other ligaments, and bone. (orthoinfo.org)
  • Players were followed throughout the subsequent season, with posterior thigh injuries being documented. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions -Hamstring injuries are common in Australian football, and previous posterior thigh injury is a significant risk factor. (bmj.com)
  • Review papers agree that well devised prospective studies of the risk factors for hamstring muscle (posterior thigh) injuries are lacking. (bmj.com)
  • Surgical Treatment of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (PCL) involves surgical repair or reconstruction of the PCL. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • Research on cruciate ligament injuries has led to the development of several operative procedures. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • DB PCL-R vs SB PCL-R for posterior cruciate ligament injuries is a controversial topic. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • Although the literature does not provide level I evidence for the superiority of DB PCLR over SB PCL-R for posterior cruciate injuries, future studies should examine the differences between the two techniques. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • His areas of clinical expertise include sports injuries, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, elbow UCL reconstruction, knee ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, and shoulder instability stabilization surgery. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Dr. Cosgarea's research interests include patellofemoral dislocation, throwing shoulder biomechanics, ACL reconstruction, computer simulation of knee biomechanics, treatments for adolescent sports injuries, and knee and shoulder rehabilitation. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Multi-ligament knee injury is a complex and difficult injury to manage, particularly when there are associated nerve or vascular injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Most cruciate ligament injuries are to the anterior cruciate ligament (known as an ACL tear or an ACL injury) and between 6000-7000 people per year in Sweden injure their anterior cruciate ligament. (lu.se)
  • Approximately 80% of all ACL injuries occur simultaneously to ligament, meniscus, or cartilage injuries. (lu.se)
  • Knee Sprains and Meniscal Injuries Sprains of the external (medial and lateral collateral) or internal (anterior and posterior cruciate) ligaments or injuries of the menisci may result from knee trauma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The clinical and research interests of Michael J. Stuart, M.D., focus on complex knee problems with a particular emphasis on primary and revision ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair and transplantation, osteotomy, multiple ligament knee reconstruction, and partial and total knee arthroplasty. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Treatment Of Anteromedial Rotatory Instability Associated With Anterior Or Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. (isakos.com)
  • Knee stiffness and residual instability are the most common complications associated with PCL reconstruction. (drmattbyington.com)
  • Injury to the ligament leads to knee instability with the shin bone having a tendency to 'sag' backwards when the knee is bent at 90 degrees. (swishappeal.com)
  • Joint instability due to extensive ligament injury is a common long-term complication of knee injury. (msdmanuals.com)
  • PCL reconstruction in the Fanelli area, especially 10 mm inferior and 5 mm lateral to the PCL anatomical insertion, could reduce the peak stress of the graft and may reduce the killer turn. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We hypothesized that Fanelli's viewpoint regarding PCL reconstruction technique is correct- placing the tibial tunnel outlet in the inferior lateral part of the PCL fovea could reduce the graft peak stress. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Surgery involves reconstruction of the torn ligament using a tissue graft taken from another part of the body, or from a donor. (drmattbyington.com)
  • Graft laxity, determined by PTT in posterior kneeling stress radiographs, was not influenced by decreased posterior tibial slope after DB PCLRs. (drrobertlaprademd.com)
  • Compared with the revision caused by life accident or technical reasons of primary reconstruction surgery, the patients with graft failure caused by sports injury have better postoperative recovery. (hindawi.com)
  • Previous studies have shown that the clinical effect after ACL revision is not as good as the initial reconstruction, and the graft failure rate and reoperation rate are also higher. (hindawi.com)
  • Snaebjörnsson T, Hamrin Senorski E, Svantesson E, Westin O, Persson A, Karlsson J, Samuelsson K. Graft fixation and timing of surgery are predictors of early anterior cruciate ligament revision: A cohort study from the Swedish and Norwegian knee ligament registries based on 18,425 patients. (helse-bergen.no)
  • Abstract Background The anatomical positioning of the graft during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is of great significance for restoring normal knee kinematics and preventing early joint degeneration.The first attempt to place a guide wire in the center of the tibial footprint may be mispositioned. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • A 37-year-old man underwent arthroscopical ACL reconstruction with a quadruple hamstring graft. (jortho.org)
  • The graft was then passed back up under the iliotibial band, and the isometric point just proximal and posterior to the lateral epicondyle was identified by inserting a guide pin. (medscape.com)
  • Snaebjörnsson T, Svantesson E, Sundemo D, Westin O, Sansone M, Engebretsen L, Hamrin-Senorski E. Young age and high BMI are predictors of early revision surgery after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a cohort study from the Swedish and Norwegian knee ligament registries based on 30,747 patients. (helse-bergen.no)
  • It covers a complex system that we all use constantly: from bones and joints to ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. (onehealth.co.uk)
  • Methods Porcine tibias and bovine extensor tendons were used to simulate a transtibial ACL reconstruction in vitro. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) transtibial reconstruction is a commonly surgery in sports medicine. (biomedcentral.com)
  • At a minimum of 2 years after surgery, patients were assessed with the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Knee Ligament evaluation, Lysholm knee score, and KT-1000 instrumented testing. (ncl.ac.uk)
  • The influence of the tibial slope on the risk of failure of the reconstruction surgery. (usp.br)
  • In recent years, the number of ACL reconstruction operations is increasing, and the patients who need revision surgery are also increasing year by year [ 1 , 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute has expert surgeons who are board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in adult knee reconstruction. (floridaortho.com)
  • If you have injured only your posterior cruciate ligament, your injury may heal quite well without surgery. (orthoinfo.org)
  • Mr Geutjens has been carrying out PCL ligament surgery arthroscopically since 1999. (specialistkneesurgeon.com)
  • An ACL injury can either be treated with surgery (ACL reconstruction) followed by rehabilitation or solely with physical therapy. (lu.se)
  • Undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery does not necessarily mean that you can return to sport immediately. (lu.se)
  • Martin RK, Wastvedt S, Pareek A, Persson A, Visnes H, Fenstad AM, Moatshe G, Wolfson J, Engebretsen L. Predicting subjective failure of ACL reconstruction: a machine learning analysis of the Norwegian knee ligament register and patient reported outcomes. (helse-bergen.no)
  • It has been shown to have comparable functional outcomes to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • This type of reconstruction has been shown to have a higher rate of survival and improved patient-reported outcomes. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • The study applies to both patellar tendon and hamstring/gracilis ACL reconstructions. (bmj.com)
  • Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) lesions are an abnormality of the top part (superior) aspect of the labrum. (onehealth.co.uk)
  • Biomechanical studies indicate that double-bundle PCL reconstructions are more effective in restoring knee kinematics. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction with retention of the PCL remnant and hamstring tendon autograft with interference screw fixation in patients with isolated PCL laxity. (ncl.ac.uk)
  • Conclusions: Endoscopic reconstruction of PCL laxity using single-bundle 4-strand hamstring tendon autograft, without removal of the PCL stump, provides a significant reduction in knee symptoms and allows 63% of patients to return to moderate or strenuous activity. (ncl.ac.uk)
  • Lind M, Strauss MJ, Nielsen T, Engebretsen L. Low surgical routine increases revision rates after quadriceps tendon autograft for angerior cruciate ligament reconstruction: results from the Danish knee ligament reconstruction registry. (helse-bergen.no)
  • Lind M, Strauss MJ, Nielsen T, Engebretsen L. Quadriceps tendon autograft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is associated with high revision rates: results for the Danish knee ligament registry. (helse-bergen.no)
  • A 37 year old man, unemployed, with no history of intravenous drug addiction, underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with a quadrupled hamstrings autograft on his left knee. (jortho.org)
  • The medial collateral ligament is on the inside, and the lateral collateral ligament is on the outside. (orthoinfo.org)
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the inside of the knee. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Rothrauff BB, Jorge A, de Sa D, Kay J, Fu FH, Musahl V. Anatomic ACL reconstruction reduces risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis: a systematic review with minimum 10-year follow-up. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Visnes H, Gifstad T, Persson A, Lygre SHL, Engebretsen L, Drogset JO, Furnes O. ACL reconstruction patients have increased risk of knee arthroplasty at 15 years of follow-up: Data from the Norwegian knee ligament register and the Norwegeian arthroplasty register form 2004 to 2020. (helse-bergen.no)
  • Our research aims to test the time-zero biomechanical properties in adjusting inaccurate guide pins to the center of the tibial footprint in anatomical anterior cruciate ligament single-bundle reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Conclusions Surgical adjustment of the guide pin to the center of the tibial footprint may has no influence in time-zero biomechanical properties in anatomical anterior cruciate ligament single-bundle reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Consistent reference data used for anatomic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction is not well defined. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Quantitative guidelines defining the location of PCL attachment would aid in performing anatomic PCL reconstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In analysis of retrospective data from a large population of adult patients, the quantitative values can be used as references to define the inserted angle and depth of the drill guide, and the exact position and size of the tibial PCL tunnel for performing arthroscopic anatomic PCL reconstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Currently, two widely used techniques are used to perform anatomic PCL reconstruction: the single-bundle PCL reconstruction and the double-bundle PCL reconstruction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Apivatgaroon A, Chernchujit B. A surgical trick for adjusting an inaccurate guide pin to the center of the tibial footprint in anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Inderhaug E, Larsen A, Waaler PA, Strand T, Harlem T, Solheim E. The effect of intraoperative fluoroscopy on the accuracy of femoral tunnel placement in single-bundle anatomic ACL reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Parkinson B, Gogna R, Robb C, Thompson P, Spalding T. Anatomic ACL reconstruction: the normal central tibial footprint position and a standardised technique for measuring tibial tunnel location on 3D CT. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Evaluating the Accuracy of Tibial Tunnel Placement After Anatomic Single-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • [ 1 ] Lateral side reconstruction was performed using the anatomic technique described by Schechinger et al. (medscape.com)
  • The anatomy of the distal femur and the vastus lateralis and lateral patella-femoral ligaments provides restraints against medial subluxation. (medscape.com)
  • Collateral ligaments. (orthoinfo.org)
  • The structures of the posterior lateral corner were torn, including the fibular collateral ligament and popliteus tendon (Figure 1). (medscape.com)
  • Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) runs along the outside of the knee. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The present study aimed (1) to confirm the validity of Fanelli's viewpoint regarding PCL reconstruction technique and (2) to determine the specific tibial tunnel placement on the inferior lateral part of the PCL fovea through three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Lateral Meniscus as a Guide to Anatomical Tibial Tunnel Placement During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • After fixation, normal posterior stability of the knee is assessed by employing the posterior drawer test. (drmattbyington.com)
  • The posterior drawer test performed with the knee at 90° is the most sensitive test for detecting PCL injury. (medscape.com)
  • Some of the techniques include a posterior tibial drawer test, a KT-1000 arthrometer, and a posterior sag sign. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • The patient was taken to the operating room for anterior and posterior cruciate ligament as well as posterolateral corner reconstruction, including biceps tendon repair by one surgeon (RGM). (medscape.com)
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ALC) reconstruction of the knee is one of the most extensive operations in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine. (hindawi.com)
  • According to a report by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on ACL reconstruction in October 2000, approximately 50.000 ACL reconstructions were performed each year in USA. (jortho.org)
  • I click through and see that Dr Richard Frobell et al 1 from Sweden and Denmark asked whether structured rehabilitation could match early ACL reconstruction! (bmj.com)
  • This led to collegial discussion, protocols being circulated among multidisciplinary team members and clear recognition that no randomised controlled trial supported 'early reconstruction' over carefully structured rehabilitation. (bmj.com)
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Internal Brace Augmentation. (isakos.com)
  • Only 50 to 82% of the patients who underwent PCL reconstruction were able to return to preinjury activity level [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All the patients who underwent the first revision of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in the department of sports medicine from January 2001 to December 2015 were collected. (hindawi.com)
  • Anatomical reconstructions have evolved over the years due to an improved understanding of the mechanics of the knee. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • Recent clinical studies identified sagittal plane posterior tibial slope as a risk factor for increased postoperative lax- ity after single-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (PCLR). (drrobertlaprademd.com)
  • To retrospectively compare the degree of posterior tibial slope and its effect on posterior tibial translation (PTT) after double-bundle (DB) PCLR. (drrobertlaprademd.com)
  • It is feasible to perform an all-epiphyseal double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients: a computer-aided modelling study. (stlukesonline.org)
  • In single bundle reconstructions, it is difficult to restore native kinematics. (homeremedylifestyle.com)
  • The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is composed of two bundles (the anterolateral bundle and the posteromedial bundle), and is regarded as the central pivot point of the knee and acts as an essential role in joint stability of knee [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Single-bundle Achilles tendon allografts were used for both ACL and PCL reconstructions, with an arthroscopic, trans-tibial PCL technique. (medscape.com)