Subjective History:
Unlike ACL injuries, patients report very little pain or swelling. They describe vague symptoms unsteadiness or insecurity of the knees. Patients who have long standing PCL injuries that have not been diagnosed can report pain around the knee cap
Objective Examination:
On examination, minimal swelling as the PCL is an extrasynovial structure
Positive sag of the tibia, Posterior Draw and Reverse Lachman’s test is positive in PCL disruption
PCL rupture can be generally managed conservatively with a comprehensive rehabilitation programme, focusing on quad strength
References
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