Posterior Cruciate Ligament Agenesis Requiring Surgical Reconstruction

J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 Dec 4;7(12):e23.00121. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-23-00121. eCollection 2023 Dec 1.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Joint / surgery
  • Male
  • Medicine*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction*
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament* / diagnostic imaging
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament* / surgery
  • Young Adult