Dr Julian Yu is a specialist orthoapedic surgeon performing PCL reconstruction surgery for PCL tears which are rare but serious injuries.
What is a PCL tear?
A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear is an injury to one of the four major ligaments in the knee. The PCL is located at the back of the knee and connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone), helping to stabilise the joint and prevent the tibia from moving too far backward.
They occur from a direct impact to the knee such as in a car accident or sudden impact or fall.
What are the symptoms of a PCL tear?
- Pain and swelling in the knee, but usually not as much as an ACL tear
- Instability or a feeling of the knee "giving out"
- Difficulty walking or bearing weight
- Limited range of motion in the knee
- Bruising behind the knee
PCL reconstruction
Surgery is usually recommended for PCL tears when they have occured along with other injuries in the knee.
In many cases, Dr Yu will be able to perform a PCL reconstruction using keyhole surgery.
For all appointments and enquiries, please phone (02) 8045 5688
Monday to Friday 9am–5pm
Frenchs Forest
Peninsula Orthopaedics
Suite 20, Level 7
Northern Beaches Hospital
105 Frenchs Forest Rd
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Chatswood
Orthopaedic & Arthritis Specialist Centre
Level 2, Gallery Arcade
445 Victoria Avenue
Chatswood NSW 2067
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