How long does a strained PCL take to heal?

If your injury is mild, it may only take about 10 days to heal. If you’ve had surgery to repair your PCL, recovery could take about six to nine months.

How long does a Grade 2 PCL take to heal?

A grade 1 sprain typically takes 10 days to heal completely while a grade 2 sprain takes about 3 weeks. Depending on the severity, an athlete can return to sport from anywhere 2-8 weeks after the injury but fortunately there are no other injuries to the knee to complicate the recovery.

How does a PCL tear feel?

The knee joint, particularly the back of the knee, may be tender or sensitive to touch. Knee tingling or numbness. In more severe PCL injuries, people may report the feeling of tingling or numbness around the knee joint.

Can PCL tear heal itself?

PCL injuries are usually partial ligament tears, and typically heal on their own, without causing stability issues, so long as the knee is protected during healing, and there are no other knee joint injuries.

How do I know if I tore my PCL?

Signs and symptoms of a PCL injury can include:

1. Pain. Mild to moderate pain in the knee can cause a slight limp or difficulty walking.
2. Swelling. Knee swelling occurs rapidly, within hours of the injury.
3. Instability. Your knee might feel loose, as if it’s going to give way.

Can you run with a PCL strain?

You should return in moderation, and back off if you feel any pain. A typical surgery patient may be able to ride a bike at three months, start running at five to seven months, and return to competitive sports after eight to 12 months. Full recovery may take up to two years.

Can I cycle with a PCL injury?

You may ride the cycle with mild resistance for up to 20 minutes a day.

Can you still play with a PCL injury?

Rehabilitation after PCL Injuries and Surgery You will be able to return to your sports activities when your quadriceps muscles are back to near their normal strength, your knee stops swelling intermittently, and you no longer have problems with the knee giving way.

Do PCL tears hurt?

Signs and symptoms of a PCL injury can include: Pain. Mild to moderate pain in the knee can cause a slight limp or difficulty walking. Swelling.

What is PCL buckling?

PCL buckling can be observed in cases of acute or chronic ACL tears. Some studies associated sigmoid or curved appearance of the PCL more with chronic than acute ACL tears4).