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What is Posterior cruciate ligament tear
A posterior cruciate ligament tear is a partial or complete disruption of the posterior cruciate ligament, one of the four major ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is a dense band of connective tissue inside…
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Symptoms of Posterior cruciate ligament tear
What are the symptoms of Posterior cruciate ligament tear? The most characteristic symptoms are pain at the back of the knee, swelling that may appear soon after injury, a feeling of instability or looseness when walking, and difficulty with activities that…
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Causes of Posterior cruciate ligament tear
What causes posterior cruciate ligament tear? In most cases, it develops when the posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is exposed to forces that exceed its ability to resist backward movement of the tibia relative to the femur. This usually happens during…
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Prevention of Posterior cruciate ligament tear
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear cannot be prevented in the absolute sense, because many PCL injuries occur during sudden trauma that is difficult to predict and fully control. However, the risk can often be reduced, and in some situations the severity…
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Treatment for Posterior cruciate ligament tear
What treatments are used for Posterior cruciate ligament tear? Management usually begins with conservative treatment such as rest, activity modification, bracing, pain control, and structured rehabilitation, while more severe injuries or persistent instability may require surgical reconstruction. These treatments are designed…
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FAQ about Posterior cruciate ligament tear
This FAQ explains posterior cruciate ligament tear, a knee injury that can affect stability, movement, and long-term joint health. It covers what the posterior cruciate ligament does, how tears happen, what symptoms people notice, how doctors diagnose the injury, and what…
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What is Meniscus tear
A meniscus tear is an injury to one of the two C-shaped cartilage pads in the knee joint. These pads, called the menisci, sit between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) and help the knee bear weight, absorb…