PCL Injury & Multi-Ligament Knee Treatment in Hyderabad
Expert PCL injury and multi-ligament knee treatment in Hyderabad by Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy at Apollo Hospitals, for sports trauma recovery.
Overview
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. PCL injuries are less common than ACL injuries and often occur from dashboard injuries in car accidents or falls on a bent knee. Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy provides expert PCL treatment at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad.
Common signs
Symptoms of PCL Injury & Multi-Ligament Knee Treatment in Hyderabad
Knee pain and swelling
Often less dramatic than ACL injury
Instability
Knee feels unstable, especially going downstairs
Difficulty walking
Pain with knee flexion
Back of knee tenderness
At PCL insertion
Why it happens
Causes of PCL Injury & Multi-Ligament Knee Treatment in Hyderabad
Dashboard injury (knee hitting dashboard)
Fall on bent knee with foot pointed down
Sports collision (football, soccer)
Hyperextension injury
Often associated with other ligament injuries
How we diagnose
Diagnosis methods
Physical Examination
Posterior drawer test, posterior sag sign
X-rays
May show avulsion fracture
MRI
Shows PCL tear and associated injuries
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is PCL surgery always needed?
Can I play sports with a PCL tear?
Get expert care
Don't let PCL Injury & Multi-Ligament Knee Treatment in Hyderabad slow you down.
Consult Dr. B Harsha Vardhana Reddy at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Quick WhatsApp reply within 30 minutes.