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Conservative treatment for partial rupture of posterior cruciate ligament-case study
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4316/SAM.2025.0106
Published in: Volume XVIII issue 1/ 2025
Publishing date: 2025
Pages: 45-57
Author(s): Pavel Răzvan Cristian

Morari George

Rîștariu Teodora

Nițan Anastasia Dumitrița

Breha Alexandru Mihai
Abstract. High grade tear of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a serious condition in performance sport that requires first-line conservative treatment based on specialized rehabilitation. The study in question is a case report that analyzed the effects of conservative treatment for partial PCL tear in a 21-year-old performance handball player. The recovery plan consisted of kinesiotherapeutic exercises, hydrokinetotherapy and exercises in the fitness room, which were staged and dosed according to the athlete’s potential.The measurements and scales used during the recovery confirmed the effectiveness of the recovery plan applied and the athlete returned to the field after 3 months of rest. The athlete’s low degree of posterior translation and high muscle tone contributed significantly to his quick return to the field. This study indicates the need for a conservative protocol to optimize recovery time and reduce the risk of recurrence of partial PCL tear.
Keywords: posterior cruciate ligament, conservative treatment, physiotherapy, handball
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