I have pcl tare to left leg, surgery may be delay for one week. Shall I go to my duty, or need to take complete rest? Will it damage the cartilage?

Question

PCL or the posterior cruciate ligament is a crucial structure located at the posterior of the knee joint that helps maintain the movement of the joint, and its important to have a normal, painless, and balanced gait.
As you already know that you have a PCL tear, you must b experiencing symptoms such as difficulty in maintaining balance while walking, getting downstairs, and even standing.
As for your answer, 1) complete rest is essentially important as it will help to keep the swelling at a minimum
2) reduce pain
3) movements done now can lead to damage to other structures of the joint
4) please use the long brace the as may you have been already advised by your surgeon
Thank you and take care.

Rohit Kewat · Accepted Answer

PCL or the posterior cruciate ligament is a crucial structure located at the posterior of the knee joint that helps maintain the movement of the joint, and its important to have a normal, painless, and balanced gait.
As you already know that you have a PCL tear, you must b experiencing symptoms such as difficulty in maintaining balance while walking, getting downstairs, and even standing.
As for your answer, 1) complete rest is essentially important as it will help to keep the swelling at a minimum
2) reduce pain
3) movements done now can lead to damage to other structures of the joint
4) please use the long brace the as may you have been already advised by your surgeon
Thank you and take care.