PCL Knee injury

A PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injury is a sprain or tear of the posterior cruciate ligament, which is one of the major ligaments in the knee. The PCL is located inside the knee joint and connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (lower leg bone). Its primary role is to prevent excessive backward movement of the tibia in relation to the femur, thereby providing stability to the knee joint.

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Orthopedic Surgeon discusses PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) knee injuries

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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury?

Quiz: Do You Understand PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury?

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Symptoms of a PCL tear can include trouble bearing weight on the knee.

Explanation:

Patients may not even realize they’ve suffered a PCL sprain or tear. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, trouble bearing weight on the knee or walking and a feeling of wobbliness in the knee.

The RICE method is not a good treatment for a PCL injury.

Explanation:

Depending on the degree of the injury that you’ve sustained, your healthcare provider will recommend physiotherapy, the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) method, pain medication, bracing or surgery.

A knee brace can be helpful when you're recovering from a PCL injury.

Explanation:

Most lower-grade PCL injuries can be rehabbed and treated with strengthening through physiotherapy and exercise, often while wearing a knee brace.

Surgery is never an option for a PCL injury.

Explanation:

A significant posterior cruciate ligament injury may require surgery. There is a less invasive procedure that may be an option: arthroscopic knee surgery.

If you need surgery, recovery can take up to 52 weeks.

Explanation:

Recovery after a PCL injury generally takes up to six weeks, but if you require surgery, it can take up to 52 weeks.

PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) Knee Injuries

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located in the back and central region of the knee. It is one of the four major ligaments in the knee joint, along with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL).