People with a PCL injury may have pain, swelling and other symptoms. Treatments include both non-surgical and surgical options. A tear of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), a ligament …

2023年9月13日 · Injuries that tear the PCL often damage some of the other ligaments or cartilage in the knee, as well. In some cases, the ligament can also break loose a piece of underlying …

Many posterior cruciate ligament tears are partial tears with the potential to heal on their own. People who have injured only their posterior cruciate ligaments may be able to return to sports …

2022年12月18日 · One sign that the PCL is torn is that your knee may appear to droop backwards in a way that isn’t natural when your doctor straightens out your leg. During the exam, they …

2024年10月15日 · Features of posterior cruciate ligament tears include 1,2: PCL usually remains contiguous (~70%) although there may be complete or partial ligamentous disruption. absent …

2022年7月25日 · Specific maneuvers can test the function of the PCL. The most reliable is the posterior drawer test. With the knee bent, your healthcare provider will push the tibia …

2023年8月8日 · Injuries to the PCL are caused by an extreme anterior force applied to the proximal tibia of the flexed knee. Common causes include dashboard injuries where the knee …

What is a PCL Injury? The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee. It extends from the top-rear surface of the tibia (bone between the knee and ankle) to the …

Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) can range from a stretch to a total tear or rupture of the ligament. These injuries are relatively uncommon. [5] . They occur less frequently than …

A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury is when you damage one of the ligaments inside your knee. Your PCL connects your thigh bone (femur) to the back of your shin bone (tibia). A PCL …