Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Function, Injury Mechanisms, and Rehabilitation
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) primarily prevents the posterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur, while also limiting external ro...
By Hart
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Location, Function, and Injury Mechanisms in the Knee
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is located deep within the knee joint, connecting the posterior aspect of the tibia to the anterior aspect of th...
By Hart
Nordic Hamstring Curl: Benefits, Execution, and Knee Injury Prevention
The Nordic Hamstring Curl is a bodyweight exercise that builds eccentric hamstring strength, crucial for knee stability, ACL injury prevention, and at...
By Alex
Knee Ligaments: Posterior Cruciate Ligament, Popliteal Ligaments, and Supporting Structures
The primary ligaments behind the knee and calf are the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), which prevents posterior tibial displacement, and the obliqu...
By Jordan
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL): Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Protection from Varus Force
The Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) is the primary ligament protecting the knee from a varus force, which is an inward-directed force pushing the lo...
By Hart
Johanson Knee Syndrome: Why It's Not Recognized, Common Causes of Knee Pain, and Diagnosis
"Johanson Knee Syndrome" is not a recognized medical diagnosis; instead, various common knee conditions cause pain and dysfunction, requirin...
By Alex
Patellar Malalignment: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Patellar malalignment is an abnormal tracking or positioning of the kneecap within the thigh bone's groove, leading to pain, instability, and potentia...
By Alex
Para-Meniscal Cyst: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A para-meniscal cyst is a fluid-filled sac adjacent to a knee meniscus, primarily resulting from an underlying meniscal tear, with treatment focused o...
By Alex
Suprapatellar Region: Location, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The suprapatellar region is located directly above the kneecap, forming a crucial part of the anterior knee joint, involving the quadriceps tendon and...
By Jordan
