A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury is a tear or sprain of the PCL, a ligament that crosses the back of your knee. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones.

To diagnose a torn ACL or PCL, a healthcare provider will start with a history (how it happened provides important information) and a physical exam, looking for certain signs and symptoms of injury.

When the posterior cruciate ligament is torn the stability of the tibia traveling posteriorly is compromised and the knee is less stable with straight plane movements in this direction.

Alexander suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in his right knee in October against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In November, he attempted to return against the Chicago Bears but had to ...

Packers coach Matt LaFleur announced Wednesday that cornerback Jaire Alexander likely is done for the season with a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his knee. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that ...

The seven-year veteran has been out since Week 11 with a torn PCL in his right knee. He originally suffered the injury in Week 8's 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Rashee Rice Is it possible there is so much swelling in his knee that you can’t clearly identify a complete vs. partial injury to a ligament like an ACL or PCL? Yes.

Alexander suffered a knee injury that resulted in a torn PCL in his right knee, keeping the cornerback sidelined ever since.

Rashee Rice Is it possible there is so much swelling in his knee that you can’t clearly identify a complete vs. partial injury to a ligament like an ACL or PCL? Yes.

Alexander tore the PCL in his right knee during Week 8. The Packers hope he could return if they make it to the Super Bowl.