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A rare case of a 28-year-old Asiatic male with the isolated absence of a posterior cruciate ligament is reported. Clinical features, diagnostic steps, therapeutic strategies and follow-up are described. A review of the literature is also presented.
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da Gama Malchér, M., Bruno, A.A., Grisone, B. et al. Isolated congenital absence of posterior cruciate ligament? A case report. Chir Organi Mov 92, 105–107 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-008-0044-5
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