MCL Sprain

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Last updated 8:38 PM on 8/22/26
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Etiology:

  • contact or noncontact, fixed foot, tibia rotational injury associated with valgus force and external tibia rotation


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Signs and symptoms:

  • knee pain

  • swelling

  • antalgic gait

  • decreased ROM

  • feeling of instability


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Treatment:

  • initially RICE, NSAIDs, and analgesics as needed

  • decrease inflammation, protect the knee joint and ligament

  • ROM and strengthening exercises


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Surgery is:

rarely required since the MCL is well vascularized