About this video
Last updated: 9 October 2026
The video describes the PCL as a ligament at the back of the knee joint that controls how the shin bone moves relative to the thigh bone. It says PCL injuries rarely come with a dramatic pop or an immediate collapse, and people may walk off, return to training and assume it was a minor knock.
Key points
- The video says the knee can compensate, so an injury may go unnoticed for some time.
- It says many isolated PCL injuries do not require surgery.
- The video lists common causes: a fall on a bent knee, the shin striking the dashboard in a car accident, or a tackle that drove the shin backwards.
- It says a clinical examination combined with an MRI gives a clear picture of what is involved.
Questions this video answers
Can you have a PCL injury and still walk?
The video says PCL injuries rarely come with a dramatic pop or an immediate collapse, and people may walk off the field, return to training and assume it was a minor knock. It adds that the knee can compensate for a while.
How is a PCL injury assessed?
The video says a clinical examination combined with an MRI gives a clear picture of what is involved. It says that if a knee has not felt right since a fall on a bent knee, a car-dashboard impact or a tackle, it is worth getting it assessed properly.
