PCL Rupture Flashcards
1
Q
role of the PCL
A
resists posterior subluxation
2
Q
cause
A
direct blow to anterior tibia with flexed knee or hyperextension
3
Q
what is the risk in this injury?
A
injuring peroneal nerve (common fibular nerve) which presents with foot drop (BUZZWORD)
4
Q
what does this often occur with?
A
often part of multiple ligament knee injury with incidence of vascular injury (popliteal artery)
5
Q
presentation
A
instability descending stairs
pain
bruising
6
Q
management
A
tendon graft surgery
