Oct 15, 2024 · MRI. Features of posterior cruciate ligament tears include 1,2: PCL usually remains contiguous (~70%) although there may be complete or partial ligamentous disruption. …

Nov 19, 2024 · The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the two cruciate ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. The ligament is intracapsular but extrasynovial and is, on average, 38 …

May 1, 2006 · MRI. The normal PCL is homogenously low in signal on T1 and T2-weighted sequences and demonstrates a smooth convex posterior curve (5a,6a,7a). The …

Nov 23, 2012 · There is little in the radiology literature regarding the MRI appearance of a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The purpose of this study was to describe the MRI …

PCL rupture is easily identified with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging by using simple signal intensity and structural characteristics. Because clinical and arthroscopic assessment of the …

MRI can identify meniscal, ligamentous, tendon, cartilaginous, and bony injuries, which distinguishes it from other imaging modalities. To accurately diagnose a PCL injury by MRI, a …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a highly effective diagnostic modality for the detection of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. However, in cases of chronic ACL deficiency, MRI …

The PCL is normally seen on MR as a well defined continuous band of low signal intensity; Partial thickness tears appear as ligament thickening and intrasubstance increased signal; Complete …

Nov 16, 2024 · It can be identified as a bone discontinuity at the posterior tibial articular surface (lateral radiograph view). On MRI or CT imaging, a fractured bone fragment can be noted …

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), along with the anterior cruciate ligament, stabilises the knee joint. The PCL originates from lateral side of posteromedial femoral condyle and attaches …