Knee Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery
Arthroscopic PCL Reconstruction Surgery in Peshawar
A posterior cruciate ligament injury is less common than an ACL tear, but if it is left untreated it can leave you with lasting instability and chronic pain. Dr. Abdul Hadi performs arthroscopic PCL reconstruction at Pak Medical Center, Khyber Bazar.
- Minimally invasive
- MRI-based assessment
- Not all cases need surgery
What is PCL reconstruction?
PCL reconstruction is an operation that replaces your damaged posterior cruciate ligament with a graft to restore stability to your knee.
Your procedure is performed arthroscopically, through small incisions rather than an open approach.
You may need this procedure if
- Your PCL is completely ruptured and your knee is unstable
- You play sport or do physically demanding work
- Your knee has felt unstable since a road accident or sports injury
- Your examination and MRI confirm the injury
Recovery & rehabilitation
How long you take to recover depends on how severe your injury is and how closely you follow your rehabilitation plan. Your examination and MRI guide the decision — not every PCL injury needs surgery, but where yours does, reconstructing it early gives the best outcome.
| Assessment & imaging | Before surgery |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Day of surgery |
| Early recovery | First weeks |
| Review & rehabilitation | Timing varies |
Recovery: 6 to 12 months. Your timeline varies with the severity of the injury and how closely you follow the rehabilitation plan.
Why Dr. Abdul Hadi
- Fellowship-level expertise in complex knee ligament surgery
- MRI-based assessment before any surgical decision
- FCPS in Orthopedics & Trauma, with a Pakistan Orthopaedic Association fellowship in arthroscopy and arthroplasty
- Evidence-based decisions — surgery recommended only where clinically indicated
- Assessment, surgery and follow-up at one clinic in Peshawar
01 FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The questions patients ask most often before booking this procedure.
Is PCL reconstruction the same as ACL surgery?
Both involve ligament reconstruction but address different ligaments. PCL reconstruction targets the posterior cruciate ligament and requires a specific surgical technique.
How long is recovery after PCL surgery?
Recovery typically takes 6 to 12 months, depending on injury severity and rehabilitation compliance.
Do all PCL injuries need surgery?
No. Treatment depends on the grade of injury and the degree of instability, which is assessed clinically and on MRI.
Knee instability after an injury?
Book a consultation with Dr. Abdul Hadi for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.