Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction surgery may be recommended if you have sustained an PCL rupture (grade 3 injury) and have significant instability or a multi-ligament injury.
Benefits of Surgery
Improve Posterior Stability
The new ligament graft effectively prevents posterior translation of the shin bone, addressing the specific instability caused by a PCL tear.
Reduce Pain & Functional Limitations
A stable knee is a less painful knee. This reconstruction helps alleviate chronic pain and improves functional performance, especially with activities like going downstairs.
Protect Other Knee Structures
By stabilising the knee, PCL Reconstruction reduces abnormal stresses on other ligaments and cartilage, potentially preventing further wear and tear and the development of arthritis of the knee.
Procedure Information
Dr Richmond has sub-specialist expertise in PCL Reconstruction Surgery.
Following a thorough assessment, including physical examination, MRI, and consideration of your activity level – surgery may be recommended.
PCL reconstruction is typically performed arthroscopically (minimally invasive keyhole surgery) and involves:
Graft Selection
A tendon from your own body, usually the hamstring or quadriceps, is harvested and used to skillfully create a PCL replacement.
Graft Placement
Tunnels are precisely drilled in your femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone), and the new graft is passed through and secured in place.
Damage to the PCL, a key knee ligament, causing instability when the shinbone shifts backward.
Conditions Treated
During your consultation, Dr Richmond will carefully evaluate your condition and discuss all management options with you, including non-surgical treatments, so you can confidently decide on the right path forward.
Dr Bradley Richmond
Orthopaedic Surgeon - BHB, MBChB, FRACS (Orth)
Dr Bradley Richmond graduated as a Doctor from the University of Auckland in 2004 and trained as a general Orthopaedic Surgeon in New Zealand, obtaining fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014. He then spent a further 18 months undertaking subspecialty fellowship training in Sydney, working with some of the most respected Knee and Shoulder surgeons in Australia.
For 10 years, until early 2026, Dr Richmond worked as a Staff Specialist at Rockhampton Hospital – providing public Orthopaedic care to Central Queenslanders, and providing training and supervision to Orthopaedic Trainees, Junior Doctors, and International Medical Graduate Specialists.
In April 2024, he commenced part-time private practice, and now does this full-time; focusing exclusively on his areas of specialist expertise – knee and shoulder surgery.
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