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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury of the Knee

Alternate Names : Knee Injury - Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), LCL Injury

Definition

LCL injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the knee. (The term "lateral" means the ligament is on the outside of the knee.)

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