Reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament: preliminary report of a new procedure

McCormick, W.C.; Bagg, R.J.; Kennedy, C.W.; Leukens, C.A.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1976(118): 30-31

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0009-921X
PMID: 954287
Document Number: 104205
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.

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