Posterior cruciate ligament injury
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Also known as: PCL tearContent medically reviewed byDr. Shreenidhi KulkarniMS, OrthopaedicsView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Posterior cruciate ligament injury?Treatment optionsHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesA hard hit on the shinbone (the bone in front of the leg just below the knee) may result in tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament. This injury occurs usually when the knee is bent.The risk factors include:Motor vehicle accidentParticipating in sports such as football and soccerFalling over the knee, when it is bent A hard hit on the shinbone (the bone in front of the leg just below the knee) may result in tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament. This injury occurs usually when the knee is bent. The risk factors include: Motor vehicle accident Participating in sports such as football and soccer Falling over the knee, when it is bent Pain in the knee Swelling within hours of injury Instability or wobbling of the knee Instability of the knee Fracture Deep vein thrombosis Injury of popliteal artery
A hard hit on the shinbone (the bone in front of the leg just below the knee) may result in tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament. This injury occurs usually when the knee is bent.
The risk factors include:
Motor vehicle accident
Participating in sports such as football and soccer
Falling over the knee, when it is bent
Pain in the knee
Swelling within hours of injury
Instability or wobbling of the knee
Instability of the knee
Fracture
Deep vein thrombosis
Injury of popliteal artery
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