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 ...

But for runners, the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) are more prone to injury because they tend to get overstretched, especially if we slip or fall.

The MCL and LCL are important for side-to-side knee stability. Many times the MCL and LCL can heal well non-surgically with immobilization followed by rehab.

Typically MCL and LCL injuries are divided into 3 grades, grade 1, 2 and 3 and the severity of the injury determines the length of time needed to allow the ligament to heal.

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) provides the principal stability to valgus stresses. Deformity of the knee causes the soft-tissue imbalances that require correction during total knee ...

Tank Dell injury update: Texans WR suffered dislocated knee, torn ACL among other extensive damage to knee Dell also reportedly tore his MCL and LCL in Week 16 ...

When injured, the ACL usually cannot heal itself due to a limited micro circulation of the ligament. The MCL and LCL are important for side-to-side knee stability.