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Meniscal Tears Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears Anterior Knee Pain Patello-femoral Pain (Commonly Called Chondromalacia Patella) Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee) Knee Osteoarthritis Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS) Knee Replacement

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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear

MCL tears are frequently encountered injuries. Excessive force applied to the outer side of the knee can result in stretching and damage to the medial collateral ligament (MCL). Symptoms typically include pain on the inner aspect of the knee and swelling. In cases of severe trauma, such as those often seen in football and soccer, concurrent injuries such as medial meniscal tears and ACL tears may occur. Initially, treatment involves rest, ice, elevation, and compression, followed by the use of braces and rehabilitation. In more severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to address significant MCL tears.

Possible Treatments

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