Citation

Chen L, Kim PD, Ahmad CS, Levine WN. Curr. Rev. Musculoskelet. Med. 2008; 1(2): 108-113.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, 622 West 168th Street, PH11-Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s12178-007-9016-x

PMID

19468882

PMCID

PMC2684213

Abstract

The medial collateral ligament is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. Most injuries result from a valgus force on the knee. The increased participation in American football, ice hockey, and skiing has all contributed to the increased frequency of MCL injuries. Prophylactic knee bracing in contact sports may prevent injury; however, performance may suffer. The majority of patients who sustain an MCL injury will achieve their pre-injury activity level with non-operative treatment alone; however, those with combined ligamentous injuries may require acute operative care. Accurate characterization of each aspect of the injury will help to determine the optimum treatment plan.

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