You're about to make an important decision, and we want to help you make a good one. We have decades of experience successfully diagnosing and treating knee injuries and conditions. Our staff will be glad to talk with you about your options and how we can help. 

• MedSport: 877-877-9333
• Orthopaedics: 734-936-5780
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR): 734-936-7175

Typical symptoms include:

• Pain, swelling and instability
• A pop is felt or heard
• Sometimes occurs with other ligament or cartilage injuries

We will take your complete medical history, ask you about your pattern of symptoms and conduct a medical exam. We can diagnose an PCL injury during a medical exam. We may conduct tests such as X-rays and may need to order an MRI. Then we will use all of this information to develop an individualized treatment plan for you.

Partial PCL tears and some isolated complete tears can be treated without surgery. This can only be determined during an examination by an experienced physician. You should know and consider the short- and long-term consequences of your options.  Your doctor may recommend:

• Rest
• Ice
• Elevating the joint above the level of the heart
• NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for pain
• Physical therapy
• Splinting or a brace

Surgical Treatment

If pain persists after treatment and physical therapy, your doctor may recommend surgery to reconstruct the PCL. We offer:

• Allograph PCL reconstruction - Uses a donor's tissue
• PCL reconstruction using your own tissue (usually a portion of the quadriceps tendon)

Post-operative Care

• Patients may need to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days after surgery for pain control.
• Crutches and a brace (or splint) are used for about 1 month after surgery.
• Physical therapy begins soon after surgery to regain range of motion and strength. Most patients need physical therapy for 3-6 months.
• Full recovery is approximately 6-9 months after surgery. Many athletes take one year to fully recover before they return to athletics.