Key result
Arthroscopic PCL reconstruction for PCL agenesis yields no complications at 2 years in one patient.
Case Report (n=1)
Arthroscopically assisted PCL reconstruction can be safely and successfully performed in patients with congenital PCL agenesis.
Arthroscopic PCL reconstruction succeeded without complications; leaves open indications and long-term outcomes in this rare condition.
Agenesis of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a rare disorder often found in conjunction with various other abnormalities within the knee. A 15-year-old adolescent boy presented with an absent PCL, leading to intermittent symptoms. At the age of 20 years, the patient underwent arthroscopically assisted PCL reconstruction. The patient was permitted to weightbear immediately after the procedure and started physical therapy 4 weeks after the procedure. No complications were encountered at the 2-year follow-up.
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Kreutzer et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Agenesis of the posterior cruciate ligament (n=1). Arthroscopically assisted PCL reconstruction was evaluated on Complications. Arthroscopically assisted PCL reconstruction in a patient with PCL agenesis resulted in no complications at the 2-year follow-up.
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