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Medial Collateral Ligament Strain

Medial collateral ligament strain, or a strain of the MCL, is caused by injuries to the knee joint. MCL is a ligament attached to the inner part of the knee joint, and it keeps the thighbone, knee joint, and shin bone in the right alignment for walking and bending the knee normally. Sometimes injuries from sports like football cause a strain in this ligament which makes one wobble while walking and suffer a lot of pain. This may heal on its own with rest, but major injuries may require surgical correction.

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How to know if my medial collateral ligament is hurt?

Query: Hi doctor,I injured my knee two weeks ago while practicing kickboxing and did not pivot correctly on a roundhouse kick. I have been practicing for a long time, but I have had a constant burning pain in my MCL (medial collateral ligament) area since Monday. Slight discoloration is seen, but there is ...  Read Full »


Dr. Anuj Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Could you please mark the exact site of pain on your knee and send pictures to me? Thank you.   Read Full »

My knee hurts on making movements after a sudden jerk while playing football. Please help.

Query: Hello, Yesterday while playing football, my right knee twisted outwards due to a sudden jerk. As a result, I have pain in the inner side of my right knee (MCL region). I have pain and difficulty in walking or making movements. But my knee is fully mobile and can function properly if I move slowly. W...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The knee may be fine, and there is only a grade 1 or 2 strain of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). If you do not have knee joint swelling, the knee does not buckle or give way, and you feel confident that the knee is strong enough, you can...  Read Full »

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