PCL Rupture

Question 1

role of the PCL

Answer 1

resists posterior subluxation

Question 2

cause

Answer 2

direct blow to anterior tibia with flexed knee or hyperextension

Question 3

what is the risk in this injury?

Answer 3

injuring peroneal nerve (common fibular nerve) which presents with foot drop (BUZZWORD)

Question 4

what does this often occur with?

Answer 4

often part of multiple ligament knee injury with incidence of vascular injury (popliteal artery)

Question 5

presentation

Answer 5

instability descending stairs
pain
bruising

Question 6

management

Answer 6

tendon graft surgery