PCL resists posterior tibial translation. Mechanism: dashboard injury, fall on flexed knee with foot plantarflexed. Clinical: posterior sag sign, posterior drawer test, quadriceps active test. Isolated low-grade PCL often treated nonoperatively. High-grade or multi-ligament injuries need reconstruction.
What is the most common mechanism of injury for a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear?
Which clinical test is considered the most sensitive for diagnosing PCL injuries?
In grading PCL injuries, what characterizes a Grade II injury?
What is the typical management for an isolated low-grade PCL injury?
Which of the following statements regarding the PCL is true?
What is the primary function of the PCL?
What percentage of PCL injuries are isolated versus associated with other ligament injuries?
What is the typical position of the tibia in a Grade III PCL tear?
Which of the following is a common associated injury with a PCL tear?
What is the role of the anterolateral bundle (ALB) of the PCL?
