PCL injury summary

• PCL injury - Mechanism:

  • Direct blow to proximal tibia
  • Hyperextension or hyperflexion
• PCL injury - Diagnosis:

  • Presence of effusion
  • Sag sign and/or positive posterior drawer
  • MRI to confirm
• PCL injury - Management:

  • Usually conservative unless severe laxity/disability
  • Impairment based approach to rehab