ACL & PCL Knee Injury Treatment in New Jersey
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What is the ACL or PCL in the Knee?
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) are two key ligaments that provide stability and structural support to the knee. Injuries to either of these ligaments are extremely painful and can significantly reduce your ability to walk, run, or bear weight.
Causes of ACL/PCL Knee Injury
ACL or PCL injuries most often occur during sports, fitness, or high-impact physical activities. Common causes include:
- A direct blow to the knee
- Improper landing during a jump
- Rapidly slowing down or changing direction
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Symptoms of ACL/PCL Knee Injury
Signs that you may have torn your ACL or PCL include:
- A loud ‘pop’ sound during activity
- Sudden and severe knee pain
- Immediate swelling of the knee
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Reduced range of motion
These symptoms require immediate evaluation by a knee specialist.
Treatment of ACL/PCL Knee Injury
In most cases, early-stage or mild ACL/PCL injuries can be managed using conservative treatments, including:
- Rest – Cease all physical activity to allow the ligament to begin healing
- Ice – Apply cold packs every two hours for 20 minutes to reduce swelling
- Compression – Wrap the knee with an elastic bandage to support the joint
- Elevation – Keep the leg raised with pillows to reduce fluid buildup
For more severe ligament tears or combined injuries, your specialist may recommend advanced therapies or surgical reconstruction (covered under Knee Procedures).
Frequently Asked Questions
ACL and PCL knee injuries, both at the same time, can be considered as very rare or uncommon orthopedic medical conditions.
It is very unlikely that you may tear both ligaments at the same time, but you can face the dislocation of the ligaments.
The pain that may occur as a result of ACL knee injury is unbearable and very severe.
You are at a higher risk of completely losing your range of motion as a consequence of ACL knee injury.
The inflammation and swelling of the PCL injury can be felt at the posterior or backside of the knee.
For some people, it is very difficult to walk with a torn PCL, as it is quite painful.
And in rare cases, your knee may become unstable as a consequence of this injury.
A PCL injury is quite different from the ACL injury.
The pain in the PCL injury stops as it starts to heal quickly as compared to the ACL injury.
To make sure that your PCL has healed completely, visit an orthopedic specialist.
Why Choose Complete Medical Wellness?
At CMW, our board-certified orthopedic specialists use a combination of advanced diagnostics and evidence-based therapies to treat ACL and PCL injuries.
Whether you’re a weekend athlete or just want to walk without pain, we provide personalized care to help you return to full mobility — safely and quickly.
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