title: Posterior cruciate ligament injuries in the athlete: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Posterior cruciate ligament injuries occur much less frequently than anterior cruciate ligament injuries. We review the important physical examination and radiographic findings, as well as provide the indications for nonoperative and operative treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Alexis Chiang
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Colvin
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Meislin
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010808:Physical Examination; D016119:Posterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome