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Where is your ACL MCL and PCL?
The ligaments in the knee connect the thighbone (femur) and the shinbone (tibia). There are four main knee ligaments. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) cross to form an “X” shape inside the knee.
What is ACL PCL LCL and MCL?
There are 3 main ligaments or groups of ligaments aside from the ACL that support the knee, the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), LCL (lateral collateral ligament) and MCL (medial collateral ligament).
What is the difference between ACL MCL PCL?
The ACL crosses in the front of the knee and your Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) crosses along the back of the knee joint. Your Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is located on the inner side of your knee. It is a Collateral Ligament that provides stability to the knee.
How do you know if you tore your PCL?
Symptoms of Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
- Sharp or dull pain around the back of the knee.
- Swelling.
- Stiffness.
- Difficulty bearing weight.
- Knee instability.
- The back of the knee may be warm to the touch.
- Tenderness around the knee joint.
- Knee tingling or numbness.
What does it feel like when you tear your PCL?
When the PCL is torn, active patients may develop a feeling of knee instability or pain. This instability or pain may limit an active lifestyle and may cause injury to other structures of the knee. Injury to the PCL is much less common than injury to the ACL, the anterior cruciate ligament.
What is worse MCL or ACL?
An ACL tear is more serious than an MCL tear, and may require surgery to repair. Recovery time may be 6 months or more, including rehabilitation. An MCL tear can take around 8 weeks to recover from, but surgery is usually not required.
Is PCL tear worse than ACL?
The pain from an ACL tear usually will be more severe than that of a PCL tear. There also may be significant (or total) loss of range of motion of the knee. Swelling from an ACL tear tends to develop slowly, over the course of 24 hours.
Where do you feel PCL pain?
People who have injured the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) of the knee often report a combination of the following symptoms: Sharp or dull pain around the back of the knee. This can occur immediately or develop in the hours or days after the injury. Swelling.
Can you bend your knee with a torn PCL?
Swelling may cause the knee to become stiff. A person may have trouble bending the knee, resulting in a limp or difficulty going up or down stairs. Difficulty bearing weight. The injured knee may be difficult or painful to stand or walk on, especially for long periods of time.
How can I tell if I tore my MCL?
A “popping” sound when the injury occurs.
Where is ACL pain located?
A “pop” in the knee at the time of injury
Where does ACL attach to femur?
Gross anatomy. The anterior cruciate ligament arises from the anteromedial aspect of the intercondylar area on the tibial plateau and passes upwards and backwards to attach to the posteromedial aspect
What is involved in ACL sprain treatment?
– Mobility exercises to restore normal range of movment in the knee. – Proprioception exercises (movement control) to restore spacial awareness and reduce the risk of your injury recurring. – Strengthening exercises – Functional exercises bridge the gap between basic rehab exercises and full sports training.