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Attachment of the medial collateral ligament at the medial epicondyle is identified. From Healy WL, Iorio R, Lemos DW. Medial reconstruction during total knee arthroplasty for severe valgus deformity.
ORLANDO, Fla., USA — Most severe varus deformities in primary total knee arthroplasties can usually be adequately corrected without releasing the superficial medial collateral ligament ...
Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear affects the inside of the knee. The tough MCL ligament fibers that connect the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the ...
A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprain occurs when there is a tear in the ligaments on the outside of the knee. Causes include sports injuries and accidents. Symptoms include pain, swelling ...
An isolated lateral collateral ligament injury, especially one found to be a Grade 1 sprain, does not require surgery. Often a knee brace provides side-to-side stability while the ligament heals.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love injured his medial collateral ligament in the team's season-opening game, but didn’t suffer damage to his ACL and should return at some point this ...
Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood has had surgery after suffering a medial collateral ligament injury in last week's 2-0 win over St Polten in the Women's Champions League, the club said on ...
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a broad, flat band that extends from the medial femoral epicondyle to the medial meniscus, tibial plateau, and adjacent shaft. Its anterior portion is flat ...