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PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injury
A condition that occurs when the posterior cruciate ligament inside the knee joint is overstretched.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How common it is:
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Can the knee's ACL and PCL ligament injuries heal naturally?
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