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Posterior cruciate ligament injuries: what do we really know?

  • By

  • Philipp W. Winkler

  • Jonathan D. Hughes

  • James J. Irrgang

  • Jón Karlsson

  • Volker Musahl

  • January 23, 2021

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    PCL injuries can lead to severe knee pain and instability, necessitating a review of current treatment standards.

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    Research on PCL injuries has lagged behind ACL studies, despite the PCL's critical role in knee stability.

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    Biomechanical evidence suggests double-bundle PCL reconstruction may restore knee function better than single-bundle, but clinical proof is still pending.

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    Frontal and sagittal malalignment significantly contributes to PCL reconstruction failures, highlighting the need for preoperative assessment.

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    Early PCL reconstruction is recommended for symptomatic grade three injuries to prevent further joint damage, but optimal timing remains debated.

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Posterior cruciate ligament injuries: what do we really know?

  • by Philipp W. Winkler, Jonathan D. Hughes, James J. Irrgang, Jón Karlsson, Volker Musahl

  • January 23, 2021

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