Posterior cruciate ligament injuries
Allen CR, Kaplan LD, Fluhme DJ, Harner CD. Posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Current Opinion In Rheumatology 2002, 14: 142-149. PMID: 11845019, DOI: 10.1097/00002281-200203000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior cruciate ligamentPCL injuriesGrade III PCL injuriesMultiple ligament knee injuriesPosterior cruciate ligament injuriesAdequate physical therapyChronic PCL insufficiencyCruciate ligament injuryPCL-deficient kneeAvulsion fractureSurgical treatmentKnee injuriesLigament injuryPCL reconstructionDegenerative arthritisExcellent outcomesPCL insufficiencyClinical examinationDirect blowKnee stabilizersCruciate ligamentAnterior aspectPhysical therapyPosterior drawerPCL deficiency