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Agolley D, Gabr A, Benjamin-Laing H, Haddad FS. Successful return to sports in athletes following non-operative management of acute isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries: medium-term follow-up. Bone Joint J. 2017;99-B(6):774–778. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.99B6.37953 A dynamic PCL brace is considered one of the huge advances in PCL management. It works as a spring applying constant force drawing the tibia anteriorly and reducing tibial sag. Ideally, the PCL brace should be worn for 24 hours (except when taking a shower) for 16 weeks. A study in 2010 [17] analyzed the effect of PCL dynamic brace on 21 patients for one year, found a reduction by 2.3mm of posterior tibial drawing at 12 months. This reflects the intrinsic healing capacity of the PCL and the effect of the PCL brace on reducing the grade of the injury. If the patient is unable to afford the cost of the brace, a knee immobilizer for the acute phases can be an alternative. Followed by a hinge athletic brace with a PCL strap for 12 months or longer depending on the knee stability. Ng JWG, Ali FM. Isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery. 2021;8(4):319-25. Knee braces are better when some movement is desired, such as during rehabilitation or physical exercise. Knee braces can be composed of neoprene, nylon, or metal. Some knee braces fit tightly and give compression, while others allow more flexibility. Doctors or physical therapists prescribe knee braces, but they are also sold directly to patients or over the counter. Marom N, Ruzbarsky JJ, Boyle C, Marx RG. Complications in Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries and Related Surgery. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2020;28(1):30-3.

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Van Tiggelen D, Witvrouw E, Roget P, Cambier D, Danneels L, Verdonk R. Effect of bracing on the prevention of anterior knee pain—a prospective randomized study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2004;12:434-9.Bizzini M, Childs JD, Piva SR, Delitto A. Systematic review of the quality of randomized controlled trials for patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2003;33:4-20. While this question may seem obvious, the characteristics of a knee brace are distinct from other types of knee supports. A knee brace supports and stabilizes the knee while also allowing for mobility. Knee braces can be composed of materials such as neoprene, nylon, or metal. Some knee braces provide compression to minimize swelling, while others are more open and enable more movement and flexibility. Knee braces vary by manufacturer and their intended application, making them more complex but more suitable for many purposes . Some knee braces are supposed to be worn over clothing, while others are skin-to-skin. Knee braces with hinges or straps give more support and allow for further customization.

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Limit the force of gravity to create a more posterior tibial sagging, by encouraging your patient in the first 6 weeks to avoid positions where there is a tibia sag, such as wall slides. You can also advise sleeping with a pillow underneath the proximal tibia allowing the tibia to be in a better position and reducing the posterior drawing force. Limit WB initially to restore joint homeostasis if the injury is accompanied by effusion and joint bleeding. Progress to a stationary bike when 115 degrees knee flexion is achieved or when the ROM allows for a revolution on the bike.

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Positive posterior drawer and posterior tibial sag signs are the most important tests to diagnose PCL and identify the management plan. [8]The posterior tibial sag sign is considered the most sensitive test for the integrity of the PCL. [9]medi GmbH & Co. KG. M.4s® PCL dynamic – The new standard for PCL therapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuQyPI0-b9U National Collegiate Athletic Association. Playing rules. Accessed June 16, 2006, at: http://www2.ncaa.org/portal/media_and_events/ncaa_publications/playing_rules/index.html. Cordova ML, Ingersoll CD, Palmieri RM. Efficacy of prophylactic ankle support: an experimental perspective. J Athl Train. 2002;37:446-57. Grade II and III isolated PCL failed conservative treatment reporting repeated instability and/or tibial shifting with activities