Ligament preventing posterior tibial translation at knee
Expansion
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Purpose
Assess for tear (posterior drawer test)
Clinical Context
Posterior cruciate ligament tear: isolated posterior cruciate ligament tears often managed conservatively. Assess for posterolateral corner (posterolateral corner) injury which changes management.
Related Terms
- Anterior cruciate ligament
- Knee stability
Key Points
- Posterior cruciate ligament tear less common than anterior cruciate ligament; posterior drawer positive if posterior cruciate ligament intact