medial collateral ligament injury

medial collateral ligament injury

MCL injury Orthopedics An injury to the collateral tibial ligament, which results in medial instability of the knee

Medial collateral ligament injury

First degree MCL is stretch over its length; knee joint tightness is unchanged

Second degree A partial tear of the medial collateral ligament from the bone attachment or anywhere else along its length

Third degree A complete tear of the medial collateral ligament from the bone attachment or anywhere else along its length