Reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament: preliminary report of a new procedure.
The integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament is necessary for the stability of the knee. The popliteus tendon is a promising, practical, and anatomical donor for reconstructing the posterior cruciate ligament. The procedure can be performed relatively easily using a posterolateral Henderson incision in association with the standard anteromedial parapatellar approach. We have performed the operation in 2 patients, produced good results at 4 and 6 month follow-up examination.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*