When some fibers in the ligament are torn, it is a partial tear. When the ligament is ripped into two pieces, it is called a complete tear. An MCL tear is a common knee ligament injury for athletes.

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear affects the inside of the knee.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the rest of the season because of a tear in a right elbow ligament, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.