Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Symptoms & Signs (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

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Immediately after injury, the knee swells rapidly over the next 3 to 6 hours. Swelling makes the knee stiff and painful, with difficulty walking. A later result is pain and weakness. The knee sometimes dislocates at the time of the tear.

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

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