posterior tibial osteotomy ?

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i recently had this carried out on my leg due to damage to my knee in a football accident, i snapped my pcl ligament and stretched the lateral ligament, i was originally going to get a pcl reconstruction and the lateral sorted but the night before my op my consultant decided this was the best way to go, i had the procedure done and was meant to possibly still have the reconstruction done, now my consultant thinks i dont need the reconstruction and isnt going to carry it out, im totally puzzled by it, im going private to get a second opinon on the matter, can anyone shed any light on this procedure for a pcl ligament damage?

also im waiting on physio from nhs and my osteotomy has totally healed any one know exercises to build back the leg muscles in my thigh and calf and around the knee,

any help would be magic, thanks

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"Surgical reconstruction of the PCL is controversial. Because of the technical difficulty of the surgery, some orthopedic surgeons do not see the benefit of PCL reconstruction. Others, however, believe PCL reconstruction can lead to improved knee stability and lower the likelihood of problems down the road.

Surgical PCL reconstruction is difficult in part because of the position of the PCL in the knee. Trying to place a new PCL graft in this position is difficult, and over the years these grafts are notorious for stretching out and becoming less functional. Generally, surgical PCL reconstruction is reserved for patients who have injured several major knee ligaments, or for those who cannot do their activities because of persistent knee instability. "
http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/pcl.htm

Well, about the rehab of your leg I suggest:
Isometric exercise(resisted contraction with no joint movement )because it is the safest way to build back your muscles.
The important thing with other exercises is just that you must stop when you might feel pain.

At the phisyo or remedial masseur ask for MET and STR to stretch and release where it is needed.

Good Rehab!
Ciao!

WOW. PCL injuries aren't very common. I don't know enough YET to make an fully informed decision on this but I'd definitely get another opinion. Also, you may want to talk to a physical therapist about it, and find out what your future goals are. That will make a difference on whether or not to have the procedure done.

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