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MCL injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee. (The term "medial" means the ligament is on the inside of the knee.) |
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Symptoms
Knee instability; Knee pain and tenderness along the inside of the joint; Knee swelling.
Causes
The MCL is usually injured by pressure placed on the knee joint from the outside. It is often injured at the same tim...
Treatments
The health care provider will examine your knee. An MCL test will be done to detect looseness of the ligament. This t...
Prevention
Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Many cases are not preventable.
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