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Review of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Athletes
Calvin C Chandler1, John D Mueller2, Fletcher R Preuss2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, 2001 Vail Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA; OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA.
Abstract:
This review synthesizes current knwledge. regarding posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries in athletes, encompassing anatomical structure, biomechanical function, injury mechanisms, and diagnostic evaluation. We present an analaysis of both non-operative and operative management options, with particular attention to contemporary reconstruction techniques and recovery protocols. The review provides clinicians with an evidence-based framework for PCL injury management in athletic populations.
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