Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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Original Editors - Sigrid Bortels

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Search Strategy[edit | edit source]

Database: Pubmed, Web of Science, Pedro, Google
Key words: Posterior cruciate ligament injury, PCL, nonoperative treatment, conservative treatments
Time line: (1986-2008)

Definition/Description[edit | edit source]

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Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is found in the knee joint, and runs from the medial femoral condyle of the femur to the tibia platuea. It crosses the anterior cruciate ligament to form an 'X'.
The PCL is twice as thick as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This means that it is much stronger, which results in less injuries than the ACL. [1]
It is the major stabilizing ligament of the knee, and prevents the tibia from moving backwards too far. [2]

Epidemiology /Etiology[edit | edit source]

- Motor vehicle accidents or 'dashboard injuries' (MRI is a good option in this situation)[3]
- Sports: football, soccer, skiing
- A simple misstep
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Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]

- Movement restrictions and pain
- A weak feeling in the knee
- Swelling
- Knee joint instability
- Difficulty walking
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Differential Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

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Diagnostic Procedures[edit | edit source]

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Outcome Measures[edit | edit source]

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Examination[edit | edit source]

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Medical Management
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Physical Therapy Management
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Key Research[edit | edit source]

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Clinical Bottom Line[edit | edit source]

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