How ACL and PCL Knee Injuries Differ - Verywell Health
Feb 5, 2025 · The ACL and PCL are two major ligaments that crisscross within the joint, allowing the knee to flex and extend without sliding back and forth. The ACL prevents the tibia (shin …
Knee Ligaments: What They Are, Anatomy & Function
Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are located inside your knee joint toward the front of your knee. Your PCL crosses behind your ACL, forming an “X.”
ACL vs. PCL Tear - Center for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports …
PCL tears typically occur when there is a direct blow to the front of the tibia, or when the knee hyperextends from an awkward landing. While both ACL and PCL tears can be painful initially, …
Knee Ligament Injuries: ACL, PCL, and More - WebMD
Sep 9, 2023 · Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured knee ligament. It connects the thigh bone to the shin bone. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) also links the thigh …
ACL vs. PCL Injuries: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Dec 12, 2024 · The most important ligaments that help ensure stability are the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL). This article discusses the …
ACL Tears vs PCL Tears - Colorado Center of Orthopaedic …
Sep 1, 2017 · The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located in the middle of the knee, next to the anterior cruciate ligament. While the ACL helps prevent your thigh bone (femur) from …
ACL vs. PCL Injuries: Understanding the Key Differences
Aug 28, 2024 · Two of the most frequently discussed types of knee injuries are Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries. While both of these …
Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)
Complex knee ligament reconstruction is the surgical process of repairing tears in one or more of the four main ligaments found in the knee: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the posterior …
PCL Injury - Knee & Sports - Orthobullets
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, ACL). …
The ABCs of ACL, LCL, MCL, and PCL Injuries | Kerlan Jobe
Feb 7, 2023 · Below is a brief overview of each of the four major knee ligaments, their function, and the ways they can become injured: The Cruciate Ligaments – ACL (Anterior Cruciate …