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Posterior cruciate ligament of the knee
Posterior cruciate ligament of the knee


Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury

Alternative Names:
Cruciate ligament injury - posterior; PCL injury; Knee injury - posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

Prevention:

Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Many cases are not preventable.




Review Date: 4/28/2004
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Vail, CO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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