August 8, 2026 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/23259671261466475

Complications Related to Arthroscopic Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 4162 Patients

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The authors aimed to characterize the complication profile associated with isolated arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (PCLR) by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of 65 studies involving 4162 patients. They found an overall complication rate of 14.8%, with the most common issues being persistent pain, residual posterior laxity, and arthrofibrosis, while major complications were rare. Additionally, no significant differences in complication rates were observed based on the type of reconstruction (single vs. double bundle) or graft selection (autograft vs. allograft).

Osama Z Alzobi, Isam Moghamis, Mohanad Alebbini, Amgad Elshoeibi, Ashraf Hantouly, Bashir Zikria, Khalid Alkhelaifi

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