Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Diagnosis & Tests (PCL Injury, Tear, OR Rupture, Posterior Instability of the Knee)

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Alternate Names : PCL Injury, Tear, OR Rupture, Posterior Instability of the Knee

Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the injury recognized?

Diagnosis is based initially on history and physical exam. A bruise on the front of the leg just below the knee may be noticed as well as a swollen knee joint. Joint x-rays may be normal. Sometimes swelling or a chip of bone broken off the tibia at the back of the knee joint may be shown. An MRI scan confirms the diagnosis.

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Author: John A.K. Davies, MD
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/18/01

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