Sep 10, 2021 · Healthcare providers rate posterior cruciate ligament injuries in four different categories: Grade I. A partial tear is present in the ligament. Grade II. There’s a partial tear …

May 31, 2023 · PCL injuries are traumatic knee injuries that may lead to posterior knee instability and often present in combination with other ipsilateral ligamentous knee injuries (i.e PLC, …

Here are the main types: Grade I injuries involve a slight tear or stretching of the PCL. The ligament remains intact but is mildly damaged. Symptoms are minor, with some pain and …

Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) can range from a stretch to a total tear or rupture of the ligament. These injuries are relatively uncommon. [5] . They occur less frequently than …

Mar 13, 2025 · What is a PCL Tear? The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the four main ligaments in the knee, working alongside the ACL to provide stability. It connects the femur …

Nov 10, 2021 · Generally, simple treatments are first started for grade 1 and mild grade 2 injuries. These include ice, ibuprofen, compression, and range-of-motion exercises. However, higher …

Oct 15, 2024 · Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears are less common than anterior cruciate ligament tears. Posterior cruciate ligament tears account for ~10% (range 2-23%) of all knee …

Sep 13, 2023 · Doctors classify PCL injuries in these groups: Grade I: The PCL has a partial tear. Grade III: The ligament is completely torn and the knee becomes unstable. Grade IV: The PCL …

Sep 3, 2023 · BraceAbility offers information on PCL tears such as treatment, symptoms, rehab, exercises and more. BraceAbility also offers orthopedic bracing options to help the recovery …

Mar 26, 2025 · What is Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury? The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) prevents the tibia from shifting rearward concerning the femur is the PCL’s function. PCL …