Knee Arthroscopy Procedure in Bhandup West PCL Injury: Understanding and Treating Knee Instability 🦵🦴 A Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury occurs when the ligament that helps stabilize your knee is stretched or torn, often due to a direct blow to the knee or a sudden deceleration during activities like sports or car accidents. While less common than ACL injuries, PCL tears can still lead to significant knee instability. Signs of a PCL Injury: 1️⃣ Pain and swelling at the back of the knee. 2️⃣ Difficulty bending or straightening the knee. 3️⃣ Knee instability, especially when walking or running. 4️⃣ A feeling that the knee is “giving way” during activity. Common Causes of PCL Injury: 🔹 High-impact Trauma: A direct blow to the knee, like during a car accident (dashboard injury). 🔹 Sports Injuries: Activities involving sudden stops, direction changes, or jumping (e.g., football, basketball). 🔹 Twisting Movements: Sudden, forceful rotations of the knee. Treatment Options: 🔹 Conservative Management: Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (R.I.C.E.), along with physical therapy to strengthen the knee and improve stability. 🔹 Surgical Intervention: In severe cases, surgery to reconstruct the torn PCL may be necessary to restore knee function. 🔹 Rehabilitation: Focused on strengthening the muscles around the knee and improving overall mobility. If you experience knee pain or instability, don’t wait for it to worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to a faster recovery and preventing further damage.   -  Dr. Pradeep Nair       📍 Practising in Bhandup & Mulund       📩 DM us or book an appointment now       Visit us @www.drpradeepnairorthopedicsurgeon. com   #PCLInjury #KneeHealth #OrthopedicCare #DrPradeepNair #SportsInjuryRecovery #JointStability #KneePain