scholarly journals Mucoid degeneration of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Macori
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Mucoid Degeneration

Mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 1001-1002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Shoji ◽  
Eisaku Fujimoto ◽  
Yoshiaki Sasashige
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Mucoid Degeneration

Magnetic resonance imaging of degenerative changes of the posterior cruciate ligament

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 338-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferdinando Draghi ◽  
Chandra Bortolotto ◽  
Davide Renato Coscia ◽  
Mario Canepari ◽  
Salvatore Gitto
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Signal Intensity ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Degenerative Changes ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mucoid Degeneration ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Background Mucoid degeneration and ganglia reflect a continuum of degenerative changes within the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Purpose To assess the prevalence of and radiologists’ familiarity with PCL mucoid degeneration and ganglia. Material and Methods Knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from July 2013 to June 2015, excluding patients who had a preceding trauma or MRI findings indicative of a prior injury, were retrospectively reviewed, with the specific request to assess degenerative changes of the PCL, by the same musculoskeletal radiologists who previously reported these examinations, and one fellow. Results A total of 692 patients entered this study. The radiologists and the fellow together identified mucoid degeneration in 34 patients (4.9%), ganglia in 14 patients (2.0%), and both in four patients (0.6%). Several patterns of PCL mucoid degeneration were identified: diffuse thickening in seven patients, partial thickening in 16 (four associated with a ganglion), longitudinal intraligamentous PCL signal-intensity abnormalities resembling a “tram track” in 15. In all cases there was increased signal intensity on fluid-sensitive sequences. In the previous reports, only three cases of PCL mucoid degeneration out of 38 (7.9%) were described, with intraligamentous PCL signal-intensity abnormalities. In the reports of the patients with degeneration and ganglia, only ganglia were described. In the previous reports, ganglia were correctly diagnosed. Conclusion Mucoid degeneration of the PCL is much more common than previously assumed and is underestimated by radiologists.

Mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament: a case report

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Shoji ◽  
Eisaku Fujimoto ◽  
Yoshiaki Sasashige
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Mucoid Degeneration

scholarly journals Mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament in a college soccer player: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Kanto ◽  
Hiroshi Nakayama ◽  
Tomoya Iseki ◽  
Shintaro Onishi ◽  
Ryo Iwakura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Soccer Player ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Arthroscopic Treatment ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mucoid Degeneration

Abstract Background To the best of our knowledge, arthroscopic treatment for symptomatic mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament in young athletes has not been reported before. Case presentation An 18-year-old Asian male college soccer player presented with a 3-month history of right knee pain without episodes of trauma. Despite conservative treatment over the preceding 3 months, his symptoms persisted. Physical examination of the right knee revealed full range of motion, though posterior knee pain was induced when the knee approached full flexion. On ligament examination, posterior sagging and Lachman test were negative, and no clinical finding indicative of ligament insufficiency was noted. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a diffusely thickened posterior cruciate ligament with increased signal intensity on the T2-weighted sequence. A few intact fibers were observed with continuous margin from origin to insertion. Based on the patient's history and the magnetic resonance imaging findings, we suspected mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament as the cause of the patient’s symptoms. Since conservative treatment had failed to relieve the symptoms, arthroscopic treatment was indicated. Arthroscopic examination revealed yellowish crumbly tissues along the thickened posterior cruciate ligament. Tension and bulk of the posterior cruciate ligament were well preserved. Curettage of degenerative tissue and decompression of the posterior cruciate ligament resulted in symptom relief without instability of the knee joint. The patient returned to play at 3 months. At 12 months, postoperative magnetic resonance imaging showed no evidence of recurrence and indicated that the remaining posterior cruciate ligament was thicker than before the surgery. At 2 years follow-up, the patient remained asymptomatic and could play soccer at the same level as before the onset of pain. Conclusions Arthroscopic decompression of the posterior cruciate ligament may relieve knee pain and facilitate early return to play with good functional results.

Mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament: a case report

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Okazaki ◽  
Shinji Deguchi ◽  
Kenso Katai ◽  
Yukihide Iwamoto
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Mucoid Degeneration

Isolated Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

1994 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 519-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Andrews ◽  
John C. Edwards ◽  
Yvonne E. Satterwhite
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Ligament Injuries
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