Posterior cruciate ligament injury
Anatomy & Mechanics:
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orientated vertically
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blends with post horn lateral meniscus
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prevents post translation of tibia on femur & prevents hyperextension
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Secondary constraints are: posterolateral complex & MCL.
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Twice as strong as ACL:
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larger cross-sectional area
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higher tensile strength
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located closer to the central axis of the knee joint
Mechanism of Injury:
Site of Injury:
Associated Injuries:
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