Imaging and management of posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture pseudoarthrosis: A case report

Tibial avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are rare, and chronic cases progressing to non-union or pseudoarthrosis are exceptionally uncommon. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with posterior knee instability caused by an 8-month-old pseudoarthrosis of the tibial insertion of the PCL. Surgical fixation was performed with a favorable clinical outcome. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and imaging features of chronic PCL avulsion injuries and underscores the importance of surgical management in achieving joint stability.

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Radiology Case Reports
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2025-10-23
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2025.09.007
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Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
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Abstract

Tibial avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are rare, and chronic cases progressing to non-union or pseudoarthrosis are exceptionally uncommon. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with posterior knee instability caused by an 8-month-old pseudoarthrosis of the tibial insertion of the PCL. Surgical fixation was performed with a favorable clinical outcome. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and imaging features of chronic PCL avulsion injuries and underscores the importance of surgical management in achieving joint stability.

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