Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury of the Knee
Alternate Names : Knee Injury - Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), MCL Injury
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Medial Collateral Ligament Pain
Initial treatment of an MCL injury includes ice to the area, elevation of the joint above the level of the heart, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and limited physical activity until the pain and swelling subside. A hinged knee immobilizer should be used to protect the ligament as it heals. The extent of this type of injury is usually excessive stretching of the ligament causing the pain and tenderness.
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