Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

Types of PCL Reconstruction.

Grade1- Mild PCL Injury

Partial Tear of Low Grade (5 mm of translation) i.e. with mild instability.

Grade2- Moderate PCL Injury

Near Complete Tear (translation of >5 mm) and may involve early chronic PCL insufficiency.

Grade3- Severe PCL Injury

PCL injury accompanied by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), posterior lateral corner, and displacement greater than 10 mm i.e. complete tear.

Advanced Techniques & Technologies Used by Dr. Lalit Modi

Leading PCL Reconstruction arthroscopy surgeon in Jaipur,  Dr. Lalit Modi is well known for using state-of-the-art methods and tools in PCL reconstruction surgery in Jaipur. His patient-centered approach guarantees the best results and quicker recovery periods. He utilizes the following advanced techniques:

• Use of arthroscopic PCL reconstruction i.e. minimal invasive technique.
• Use advanced grafts like autografts (patient tissue), allografts (donor tissue), and synthetic grafts.
• Robotic-assisted surgery helps patients improve surgical outcomes.
• Double-bundle reconstruction Technique to closely mimic the ligament’s natural anatomy.

Dr. Lalit Modi

MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, Gold Medalist

Additional Director Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy
Surgeon - CK Birla Hospitals

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Conditions treated for PCL Reconstruction by Dr. Lalit Modi

The PCL can tear, which needs PCL Reconstruction Surgery in Jaipur:

• Acute PCL Tera: because of sudden trauma and injuries.
• Chronic PCL instability: when you leave your knee untreated or improperly healed.
• Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries: involves high energy trauma because of sports injuries, road accidents, etc.
• Hyperextension Injuries: The knee extends beyond its normal range due to excessive force.
• Sports-Related PCL Injuries: high-impact sports that involve falls, tackles, or abrupt direction changes, such as basketball, football, or wrestling.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear procedure

Physical Therapy:

A physical surgeon can guide you in some activities that will help to make your knee harder and enhance its balance and stability. A doctor may prescribe a brace or crutches for your knee during your recovery.

Surgery:

If your PCL is fully damaged or injured and has more pain in the knee, Therefore An orthopedic doctor recommends PCL reconstruction surgery. With a patient-focused approach Dr. Lalit Modi orthopedic surgeon in Jaipur, a renowned joint and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, offers advanced surgical and non-surgical procedures tailored to each patient’s needs.
The PCL will not recover automatically and it is not feasible to reconstruct a ripped one. So, an alternative tissue needs to be used to replace it which is a surgical technique.

In addition, PCL rehabilitation is normally done under a common analgesic (asleep) to ensure the tissues enclosing the joint are sufficiently comfortable to handle the method. The local anesthetic is penetrated around the knee at the end of the surgery to help low hurting and pain. So, four cuts around 5mm-20mm in length, are done around the knee to set the camera and surgical tools into the joint, pick the graft, and move it into the knee. Probably PCL restoration takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours. This is how the procedure is done for PCL Reconstruction Surgery in Jaipur.

Dr. Lalit Modi’s Surgical Process for Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Procedure

Dr. Lalit Modi, a leading joint health specialist and PCL tear surgeon in Jaipur, is well-known for his skill in minimally invasive surgical techniques. When performing surgery to repair or reconstruct a Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury, he places a high priority on precision, patient comfort, and a quicker recovery. From pre-operative planning to advanced technologies to individualized care plans to post-operative recovery and rehabilitation, he is a reliable choice from the beginning of your consultation process to the end of your recovery at CK Birla Hospitals, Top PCL Reconstruction Hospital in Jaipur.

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Recommendation for PCL

• Having Slow movement of the knee.
• Due to pain while up and down the stairs.
• having problems, in turn, and twisting the knee.
• Due to Feeling internal knee pain.
• Having swelling and instability in the knee.
• Your knee ligament tibia is bumped hard just under the knee.
• When you slip and fall on a twisted knee.

Recovery Process at Home PCL Tear

• Especially After the surgery patients have to start operating knee flexion at 0-90° on day one.
• Use crutches and braces on an affected knee for the first 4-6 months.
• Do RICE activity daily: Rest, Ice, compression, and elevation, it helps to reduce swelling and pain.
• Take regularly prescribed medicine by your doctor.
• Protect the operated knee.
• Don’t drive any vehicle until your doctor does not recommend to drive.
• Do daily exercise prescribed by your surgeon.