PCL Injury/ PCL Tear

What is a PCL Injury/ PCL Tear?

The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is one of several ligaments that connects the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). The PCL works to keep your knee stable and to prevent the tibia from moving too far back. This ligament can be injured or torn during severe hyperextension of the knee. Once injured through direct knee trauma or a sporting accident, stability of the knee is compromised immediately.

What does a PCL Injury/ PCL tear feel like?

  • Swelling and pain in the affected area that begins quickly and grows steadily after the ligament is injured
  • Stiffness of the knee due to swelling 
  • Limping
  • Difficulty walking
  • Inability to bear any weight on the knee
  • Feeling unstable when standing and moving

How can PCL Injuries/Tears be managed?

Treatment

  • Pain relieving medication along with physical therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Bracing
  • PCL surgery
  • Massage Therapy 
  • Osteopathy
  • Acupuncture