Mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament: a case report

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2010 Jan;18(1):130-3. doi: 10.1007/s00167-009-0885-y.

Abstract

We report a case of mucoid degeneration of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). A 37-year-old male had suffered from right knee pain for several years. The active range of motion of his right knee was -30 extension and 100 flexion, with terminal pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed low proton density and T2WI with fat saturation-high signals in the PCL. Arthroscopic resection of the PCL was carried out, with immediate relief of his symptoms. This was a very rare case of mucoid degeneration of the PCL in a young healthy man. If this disease is considered preoperatively, it can be diagnosed based on characteristic MRI findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / pathology*
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / physiopathology
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular