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Medial Collateral Ligament Injury of the Knee: A Review on Current Concept and Management Publisher



Vosoughi F1 ; Dogahe RR1 ; Nuri A1 ; Firoozabadi MA1 ; Mortazavi SMJ1, 2
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Source: Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery Published:2021


Abstract

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a major stabilizer of the knee joint, providing support against rotatory and valgus forces; moreover, it is the most common ligament injured during knee trauma. The MCL injury results in valgus instability of the knee and makes the patient susceptible to degenerative knee osteoarthritis. Although it has been nearly a dogma to manage MCL injury nonoperatively, recent literature has suggested operative MCL management as a suitable option for specific patient populations. The present review aimed to assess the current literature on the management of MCL injuries of the knee. In this regard, we go over the anatomy, physical examination, and MCL imaging. © 2021 Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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