Diagnosing posterior cruciate ligament injuries
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Die Diagnose hinterer Kreuzbandverletzungen |
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| Autor: | Morgan, E.A.; Wroble, R.R. |
| Erschienen in: | The physician and sportsmedicine |
| Veröffentlicht: | 25 (1997), 11, S. 29-32, 34, 36, 37, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online) |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0091-3847, 2326-3660 |
| DOI: | 10.3810/psm.1997.11.1434 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU199809304054 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are difficult to detect because patients rarely present with findings that suggest a severe ligament injury. The keys to diagnosis include learning the mechanism of injury and performing a posterior drawer test. A complete knee exam rules out associated injuries. Nonoperative treatment is indicated for low-grade, isolated PCL injuries, but patients should be monitored for any degenerative changes. Combined injuries, high-grade injuries, and avulsion fractures require surgery. Rehabilitation goals for all PCL injuries include regaining full range of motion and quadriceps strength. Verf.-Referat