Improvement of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Buckling and Anterior Tibial Subluxation by Anterior Scar Removal of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament: A Case Report

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) buckling and anterior tibial subluxation are observed in patients with insufficient anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Here, we report the case of a patient after ACL reconstruction in whom these symptoms were improved by anterior scar resection of buckled PCL. The patient was a 46-year-old man. Six years ago, he underwent ACL reconstruction; however, his condition was not satisfactory. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed intercondylar impingement of the graft, anterior tibial subluxation, and PCL buckling. Intercondylar notchplasty and resection of the anterior scar of PCL were performed arthroscopically. Postoperative MRI showed improvement in PCL buckling and anterior tibial subluxation. His symptoms improved, and he was able to jog one year after surgery. Anterior scar resection of PCL may improve PCL buckling and anterior tibial subluxation after ACL reconstruction.