[Treatment of Injuries to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament]

Z Orthop Unfall. 2024 Jun;162(3):316-328. doi: 10.1055/a-2091-4681. Epub 2024 Jun 4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Compared to the anterior cruciate ligament injury, the rupture of the posterior cruciate Ligament (PCL) is the rarer condition. A high healing potential is attributed to the PCL in the literature, which is why conservative therapy is also considered important in addition to surgical treatment 1. Posterior cruciate ligament rupture is often associated with concomitant injuries. Among other things, up to 70% of cases are associated with accompanying injuries to the posterolateral corner 2. The detection of concomitant injuries has a significant influence on the outcome, as isolated surgical PCL stabilization does not lead to satisfactory results in these cases.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Injuries* / surgery
  • Knee Injuries* / therapy
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction* / methods
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament* / injuries
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament* / surgery
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Rupture / therapy