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== Basic Structure and Function == | |||
The [[Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury|PCL]] is a very large ligament, located posterior to the [https://physio-pedia.com/Anterior_Cruciate_Ligament_(ACL) ACL], comprised of 2 bundles: | |||
# Anterio-medial: taught when knee is in flexion | |||
# Posterio-medial bundle: taught when knee is in extension | |||
Both bundles work synergistically to create stability within the knee. | |||
Functions: | |||
* PCL is the primary restraint to posterior translation of tibia relative to femur | |||
* Secondary stabilizer resisting tibial external rotation as well as valgus/varus stresses | |||
It often occurs in combination with other ligamentous damages. | |||
The mechanism of injury involves some type of varus or valgus force in combination with posterior tibial force. | |||
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Revision as of 20:52, 10 December 2019
Original Editor - Mariam Hashem
Top Contributors - Mariam Hashem, Kim Jackson, Tony Lowe, Tarina van der Stockt and Jess Bell
Basic Structure and Function[edit | edit source]
The PCL is a very large ligament, located posterior to the ACL, comprised of 2 bundles:
- Anterio-medial: taught when knee is in flexion
- Posterio-medial bundle: taught when knee is in extension
Both bundles work synergistically to create stability within the knee.
Functions:
- PCL is the primary restraint to posterior translation of tibia relative to femur
- Secondary stabilizer resisting tibial external rotation as well as valgus/varus stresses
It often occurs in combination with other ligamentous damages.
The mechanism of injury involves some type of varus or valgus force in combination with posterior tibial force.
