Reconstrution of the posterior cruciate ligament using knee flexing tendons for the autograft

Reconstrução do ligamento cruzado posterior com os enxertos dos tendões dos músculos flexores do joelho

The author describes his experience in the treatment of chronic posterior instability of the knee with hamstring tendon autografts. Thirteen patients were operated on using the same surgical technique. Followed after a period of 18 to 47 months.

Posterior cruciate ligament; Knee; Reconstruction