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Posterior cruciate ligament (pos·te·ri·or - cru·ci·ate - lig·a·ment) or PCL injuries occur when the ligament inside the knee joint is damaged.
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The PCL is the strongest ligament in the knee. It connects the bones of the upper and lower leg together and keeps the bones stable. The ligament can become sprained, pulled, torn or ruptured.
Symptoms will depend on the type and severity of the PCL injury including:
PCL injuries are typically a result of a great trauma or force, which can include: