Posterior Cruciate ligament (PCL) Injury

An injury to the PCL is caused by trauma to the front of a bent knee. This injury is similar to MCL and ACL injuries, occurring in three separate levels.

Symptoms

• Pain during the time of impact
• Swelling in the area might occur
• Pain when PCL is placed under stress
• Joint instability, and feelings of knee buckling

Treatment

• Rest and Ice
• Crutches when necessary
• Possible physical therapy
• Reconstructive surgery to replace damaged tendons with tendons from other parts of the body