Revision reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament

There has been significant improvement in the development of reconstructive techniques for tears of the posterior cruciate ligament. Despite these advances, this is still a relatively uncommon procedure with even less known about the optimal method for revision of a failed primary reconstruction. This article will review the pertinent preoperative evaluation and surgical technique for a revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Complications of this procedure and the limited data regarding outcome will also be addressed.