ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2022
Return to Play after Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries.
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- Immunoregenerative Microenvironment Modulation in Tendon-Ligament Regeneration: Evolution of Chitosan-Based Composite Biomaterials.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Elite Athletes: A Narrative Review.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Review
- [Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Redefining the Paradigm: Advancing Evidence-Based Return-to-Sport Criteria Following Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Scoping Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Article
- Multiligament knee injury and dislocation in a 17-year old football player: clinical focus on rehabilitation exercise and return to sport.The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2025Article
- Reframing Recovery: Fantasy Sports Metrics as Scalable Tools for Measuring Post-injury Athletic Performance.Cureus · 2025Review
- Single-bundle vs. double-bundle isolated posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective cohort study on time to work and functional outcomes.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- Management of posterior cruciate ligament injuries: an expert consensus from 17 countries.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2025Article
- A modified anatomical posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction technique using the posterior septum and posterior capsule as landmarks to position the low tibial tunnel.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Altered knee kinematics after posterior cruciate ligament single-bundle reconstruction-a comprehensive prospective biomechanicalFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
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- Patient-reported Outcomes and Muscle Strength after a Physiotherapy-led Exercise and Support Brace Intervention in Patients with Acute Injury of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament: A Two-year Follow-up Study.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2023Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewPosterior cruciate ligament injuries can be treated conservatively with a structured rehabilitation program or with surgical reconstruction. Treatment algorithms are based on a variety of factors including the patient's presentation, physical exam, and desired level of activity. The goal is to return the patient to their athletic pursuits with a stable and pain-free knee. Return to play and activities should be individualized based on the patient's injury and progression through rehabilitation. This article provides a review of the current treatments for posterior cruciate ligament injuries and the respective rehabilitation protocols, outcomes after each treatment option, and specific return to play criteria. RECENT
findingsCurrent research shows excellent outcomes and return to play with conservative treatment of isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Return to play algorithms stress the importance of quadriceps strengthening throughout the recovery process and emphasize inclusion of plyometrics and sport-specific training. Rehabilitation plays a critical role in the outcome after posterior cruciate ligament injury and the ability to return to athletics. The primary focus of post-injury or post-operative rehabilitation is to restore function, as it relates to range of motion, strength, and proprioception, while mitigating swelling and pain. The patients' desired sport and level of play dictate return to play timelines. The literature supports the use of non-operative management of isolated PCL injuries in athletes and non-athletes with excellent functional and patient-reported outcomes.
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