PCL TEAR
An injury to the posterior cruciate ligament requires a powerful force. A common cause of injury is a bent knee hitting a dashboard in a car accident or a football player falling on a knee that is bent. Additionally, damage to the PCL can result from a severe twisting injury or contact injury during sport.
CAUSES
- A direct blow to the front of the knee
- Fall
- Twisting injuries
- Road traffic accidents
SYMPTOMS
- Pain with swelling that occurs steadily and quickly after the injury
- Swelling that makes the knee stiff and may cause a limp
- Difficulty walking
- The knee feels unstable
DIAGNOSIS
- X-ray
- CT scan
- MRI
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