Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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What is Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury?

The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is a piece of connective tissue located within the knee near the back. The PCL connects the thighbone to the shinbone, and keeps the shinbone from moving too far backward.


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