More Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Information

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hello, my name is Muhamad. i'm from malaysia and i'm footballer,. i is the one who have a pcl injury. i was falled during play soccer..

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about pcl injury
By Anonymous on June 13, 2011 - 6:34pm
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With any injury, whether it is a wrist sprain, broken ankle or in the case of this article, a posterior cruciate ligament injury (PCL), there are obvious ways to diagnose and treat. ...

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Hypothetical Treatment for a Hypothetical Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
By Samara Kelly on May 5, 2010 - 9:31am
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Have you ever heard of a posterior cruciate ligament? I didn’t until just recently when I started writing my previous articles on anterior cruciate ligament. So, what is there to know ...

Risk Factors of a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
By Samara Kelly on May 3, 2010 - 7:14am
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In order to gain a basic understanding of what a posterior cruciate ligament injury is, it helps to know what exactly a ligament is. In short, ligaments are the strong bands of tissue ...

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: What You Knee'd to Know
By Ann Butenas on March 19, 2010 - 7:03am
Dr. Harner describes where the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament, Where Is It Located? - Dr. Harner (VIDEO)
By Dr. Christopher Harner Expert on July 9, 2009 - 11:58am
Dr. Harner recalls if posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are common.

PCL Injuries, Are They Common? - Dr. Harner (VIDEO)
By Dr. Christopher Harner Expert on July 9, 2009 - 11:54am
Dr. Harner describes the most common causes of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears.

PCL Tears, What Are The Most Common Causes? - Dr. Harner (VIDEO)
By Dr. Christopher Harner Expert on July 8, 2009 - 12:13pm
Dr. Harner describes the symptoms a patient with a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) would experience.

PCL Tear, What Are The Symptoms? - Dr. Harner (VIDEO)
By Dr. Christopher Harner Expert on July 8, 2009 - 12:09pm
Dr. Harner explains how a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear is diagnosed.

PCL Tears, How Are They Diagnosed? - Dr. Harner (VIDEO)
By Dr. Christopher Harner Expert on July 8, 2009 - 12:04pm
Dr. Harner recalls the most common treatment options for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears.

PCL Tears, What Are The Common Treatments? - Dr. Harner (VIDEO)
By Dr. Christopher Harner Expert on July 8, 2009 - 11:57am

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Definition

Definition

The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is a piece of connective tissue located within the knee near the back. The PCL connects the thighbone to the shinbone, and keeps the shinbone from moving too far backward.

When a strong force (such as during a sports activity or other high-stress activity) is applied to the PCL, the ligament can become strained or torn.

While an injury to the PCL requires extensive treatment and rehabilitation, the injury is treatable and rarely causes long-term serious complications. Complete recovery usually takes six months.