If you are experiencing pain behind the knee, it could be a PCL tear or strain.
The ligament located on the back and middle of the knee is known as the posterior cruciate ligament, or the PCL. It is one of several ligaments that connect the femur (thighbone) […]
The most common knee injury is to the medial aspect of the knee.
The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, extends from the end of the femur (thigh bone) to the top of the tibia (shin bone) and is on the inside of the knee joint. There are three main anatomic structures in […]
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of four major ligaments that make up the knee. Ligaments are in place to stabilize the femur (thigh bone), which sits just above the tibia (shin bone).
The ACL is critical to maintaining knee stability. ACL injuries are very common among athletes of all ages […]
The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body. The anatomy of the knee consists of four major ligaments: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and the lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL). Each ligament plays a key role in the stability and […]
The lateral collateral ligament (LCL), also called the fibular collateral ligament (FCL), is the main structure on the lateral, or outside, portion of the knee to prevent the knee from gapping open. The term fibular collateral ligament (FCL) is more anatomically correct, but this ligament is more commonly referred […]
