Has anyone dealt with PCL tear injuries? What are the benefits of surgery over rehab?

Question

I have a partial PCL tear in my right knee as well as some partal tearing of the MCL complex from a fall off of one of my horses. I have seen a ortho doc who is pushing me for rehab over surgery. The athletic trainer I have been seeing in rehab says that the PCL doesn't heal well and the next time I get thrown I could end up blowing out my entire knee. I should also mention that I ride and train horses for a living so getting thrown isn't a question of if, more of a question of when. Do I take the 6 months off now and get it fixed or do I go the rehab route and hope for the best.

Answer 1

most doctors recommend physical therapy before surgery to see if rehab will fix it, it also helps if you happen to need surgery in the recovery afterward. talk to your ortho doctor about what the athletic trainer said and about your risks about blowing out your knee

Answer 2

The PCL's role in the knee is to stop the femur (thigh bone) from moving forward on the tibia (leg bone). The MCL's role is to stabilize the inside of the knee. The ligaments are not highly vascularized which means it will take a while to heal.

But the tears are partial, and not full, which is in your favor. Rehab will make your muscles stronger and your physical therapist can educate you on your physical activity to avoid further injury.

However, if you do not improve, get worse, or are still not confident about your orthopedic surgeon's advice, you can try getting a second opinion from another orthopedic surgeon. I have great respect for athletic trainers but remember that they do not have the same level of education as your doctor who specializes in orthopedics. Remember, the doctor earns more money if you have surgery, so why wouldn't he recommend it if you really needed it?

Answer 3

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