Posterior cruciate ligament injuries

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are still often overlooked and treatment of a ruptured PCL is inherently different in comparison to anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL). Conservative treatment is the first-line therapy for acute isolated PCL injuries leading to good clinical and biomechanica...

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Published in:Der Unfallchirurg 2017-01, Vol.120 (1), p.55-68
Main Authors: Schüttler, K F, Ziring, E, Ruchholtz, S, Efe, T
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Arthroplasty - methods
Combined Modality Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Exercise Therapy - methods
Humans
Immobilization - methods
Knee Injuries - diagnosis
Knee Injuries - therapy
Posterior Cruciate Ligament - diagnostic imaging
Posterior Cruciate Ligament - injuries
Posterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are still often overlooked and treatment of a ruptured PCL is inherently different in comparison to anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL). Conservative treatment is the first-line therapy for acute isolated PCL injuries leading to good clinical and biomechanical results. Injuries to the PCL combined with rupture of other stabilizing ligaments, such as the collateral ligaments or the posterolateral corner of the knee joint are treated surgically. The same is true for high grade chronic PCL insufficiency. Meticulous classification of PCL injuries taking all stabilizing factors of the knee joint as well as the time from injury into account are essential for successful treatment of PCL injuries.
ISSN:1433-044X
DOI:10.1007/s00113-016-0292-z