15 Treatments for Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of Knee

4 Tests 2 Medical Procedures 1 Surgical Procedures 2 Prescribed Medications

2 Over the Counter Medications 4 Self Care

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Tests for Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of Knee

1. Apley Test

2. Knee X-Ray A joint X-ray takes images of your joints. It is used to detect joint problems.X-rays use small amounts of radiation to take pictures of bones, organs, and other st...  More

3. MRI of Knee A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside your body without making a surgical incision. An MRI can be performed ...  More

4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

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Medical Procedures for Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of Knee

1. Immobilization Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it...  More

2. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More

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Surgical Procedures for Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of Knee

1. Repair of Medial Collateral Ligament of Knee Joint

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Prescribed Medications for Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of Knee

1. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

2. naproxen(Naprelan '500' , others...) Close NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of Knee

1. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) Close IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

2. naproxen(Aleve , others...) Close NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More

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Self Care for Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of Knee

1. Avoid Strenuous Physical Activity

2. Rest

3. Application of Ice Packs Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by sl...  More

4. Elevation of Leg

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