Decreased Posterior Tibial Slope and Its Association With Pediatric Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.

Rajiv S VasudevanGarrett E RuppAndrew M ZogbyTyler WilpsTyler ParasAndrew T Pennock

Published in: The American journal of sports medicine (2024)

PTSA <7° was associated with an increased odds of PCL injury, whereas a slope >10° was associated with a decreased odds of PCL injury in a pediatric population. These findings corroborate similar outcomes in adult studies; however, further studies are needed to elucidate PTSA as a risk factor for PCL injury.

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