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Best way to treat a bony avulsion of PCL
Hey i jus need an advice on which is the best way to treat a bony avulsion of PCL on the right knee of a 18 yr old boy.. The fragment measures 11*5mm and the gap measures 6mm.. There are no other injuries or damages to the other ligaments or bones... My orthopaedic surgeon has casted the leg and has advised immobilisation for 6 weeks.. is that ok for this kind of injury?? Tats my question...
Thank you..!!
Thank you..!!
Sorry for the mistake doctor.. And hence my ortho surgeon has advised me non-operative treatment.. Is that okay?? Or should i go for a second opinion??
Doctor thank you fr ur detailed
explanation.. Bt i jus nw noticed the
mistake in my question.. That is
actually ONLY A 5mm fragment NOT
11.5 mm.. And the fracture gap is
6mm..
Thank you
explanation.. Bt i jus nw noticed the
mistake in my question.. That is
actually ONLY A 5mm fragment NOT
11.5 mm.. And the fracture gap is
6mm..
Thank you
Doctor thank you fr ur detailed explanation.. Bt i jus nw noticed the mistake in my question.. That is actually ONLY A 5mm fragment NOT 11.5 mm.. And the fracture gap is 6mm..
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
Usually bony avulsions (tibial or femoral) of posterior cruciate ligament are treated with sutures/wires/screws using arthroscopic surgery. Since it a 11.5mm fragment, wires may be used to hold it in place. Immobilization is done after this. However, since your doctor has put you in cast, please ask your doctor regarding this decision. Maybe there is something you do not know about. Take a second opinion with an ortho specialist who can examine you. Show him your MRI report.
Hope this helps. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
Usually bony avulsions (tibial or femoral) of posterior cruciate ligament are treated with sutures/wires/screws using arthroscopic surgery. Since it a 11.5mm fragment, wires may be used to hold it in place. Immobilization is done after this. However, since your doctor has put you in cast, please ask your doctor regarding this decision. Maybe there is something you do not know about. Take a second opinion with an ortho specialist who can examine you. Show him your MRI report.
Hope this helps. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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