PCL Tear Treatment in Indore
Expert Care for Knee Stability & Athletic Recovery
A Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) tear is a less common but serious knee injury that often results from sports trauma or high-impact accidents. At Ortho Pro Clinic, Indore, Dr. Ravindra Gupta, a fellowship-trained orthopedic and sports injury specialist, offers advanced arthroscopic PCL reconstruction and personalized rehab plans to restore knee strength and stability.
🔍 What is a PCL Tear?
The PCL is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, located at the back of the joint. It prevents the tibia (shin bone) from sliding too far backward under the femur (thigh bone). A PCL tear usually occurs due to a direct blow to the front of the knee or landing forcefully on a bent knee — often seen in football, wrestling, motor accidents, or contact sports.
🩺 Signs & Symptoms of a PCL Tear
- Pain and swelling in the knee (milder than ACL tears)
- Feeling of instability, especially walking downhill or stairs
- Stiffness or discomfort behind the knee
- Difficulty bearing weight or reduced range of motion
- Chronic instability if left untreated
- Falling on a bent knee
- Direct impact to the front of the knee (dashboard injury in car accidents)
- Hyperextension or twisting injuries during sports
- High-contact athletic activities
- Clinical stability tests (Posterior drawer, Quadriceps active test)
- MRI scan to confirm the tear and evaluate other knee structures
- X-rays to rule out bone injuries or avulsion fractures
🧘 Non-Surgical (Grade I or II tear, less active patients):
- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)
- Knee brace and crutches for support
- Physiotherapy to strengthen surrounding muscles
- Activity modification
🔧 Surgical (Grade III or complete tear, athletes, unstable knees):
- Arthroscopic PCL Reconstruction
Uses a graft (hamstring or patellar tendon) to reconstruct the ligament
Minimally invasive with faster recovery
Suitable for athletes and active individuals
Estimated Range: ₹80,000 – ₹1,60,000
Cost depends on graft type, hospital setup, and rehabilitation program.
- Brace and crutches: 2–3 weeks
- Physiotherapy begins early, with gradual strength-building
- Light activity in 6–8 weeks
- Full return to sports: 6–9 months, with consistent rehab