The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is located on the inner aspect, or part, of your knee, but it’s outside the joint itself. Ligaments hold bones together and add stability and strength to a joint.
Most MCL tears do not need surgery, and physical therapy is often enough. MCL injuries can cause pain, swelling, and the ...
A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be ...
The medial collateral ligament is a band of tissue on the inside of the knee which restricts inward movement and provides stability to the joint. The ligament connects from the bottom of the thigh ...
1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11, Republic of Ireland 2 Department of Radiology, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11 ...