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Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 2/2018

01-06-2018 | PCL Update (K Jones and M Alaia, section editors)

Arthroscopic Transtibial PCL Reconstruction: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes

Authors: Jessica Shin, Travis G. Maak

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 2/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of review

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are relatively uncommon injuries. As such, there is a dearth of high-quality studies in the literature examining the operative management of PCL injuries and a lack of clear consensus on what the optimal method should be. The goal of this review was to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of recent literature and provide an evidence-based algorithm to optimize surgical decision-making and outcomes for PCL reconstruction.

Recent findings

Recent literature confirms that transtibial PCL reconstruction is a reliable and reproducible method to manage PCL injuries and results in satisfactory patient outcomes. However, there does not yet appear to be enough new, compelling information to conclusively determine an optimal method for surgical management.

Summary

Our preferred method of management for operative PCL injuries is a single bundle transtibial PCL reconstruction, which is supported by the current body of literature. Future high-quality research studies are necessary to further guide treatment algorithms.
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Metadata
Title
Arthroscopic Transtibial PCL Reconstruction: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes
Authors
Jessica Shin
Travis G. Maak
Publication date
01-06-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 2/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-018-9489-9

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