Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury (LCL injury, Knee injury

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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury

Alternate Names : LCL injury, Knee injury - lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

Definition

Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the outside of the knee.

Overview & Considerations

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) extends from the top outside surface of the fibula (the bone on the outside of the lower leg) to the bottom outside surface of the thigh bone. The ligament holds the knee on the outside of the joint.

Causes

The LCL is usually injured by pressure placed on the knee joint from the inside, which results in stress on the outside of the joint.

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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury : Definition
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury : Overview & Considerations
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury : Causes
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury : Symptoms & Signs
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury : First Aid
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Review Date : 5/12/2008
Reviewed By : Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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