Grade 2-3 posterior cruciate ligament injuries should be treated conservatively or surgically depending on the stability of the joint.
1. Conservative treatment: If the ligament is not completely ruptured and the joint stability is good, conservative treatment can be adopted, and ice packs can be applied to prevent further aggravation of swelling after injury. Apply hinged brace to fixate for 6~8 weeks, remove the brace to perform functional exercises, and combine with non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen to alleviate the pain symptoms if the pain is severe.
2. Surgery: If the ligament is completely ruptured and the joint stability is poor, it is necessary to take surgical treatment, arthroscopic surgery ligament reconstruction surgery, and it takes at least 3 months to fully recover after surgery.
Therefore, posterior cruciate ligament injury grade 2-3 to go to the hospital orthopedic consultation, according to the severity of the injury and joint mobility to take conservative treatment or surgical treatment.