Presentation
Direct impact onto knee from 1.5 meters high.
Patient Data
Age: 12 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Posterior cruciate ligament rupture
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Full-thickness rupture of the distal posterior cruciate ligament. No other ligamentous or meniscal injury. Moderate knee joint effusion and ruptured Baker's cyst.
Case Discussion
Isolated posterior cruciate ligament ruptures are uncommon, especially in the pediatric population.
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