What are the symptoms of a medial collateral knee injury?
Symptoms of a medial collateral knee injury include knee pain that worsens with movement. Other symptoms include knee tenderness, knee bruising, knee swelling, knee instability, and a knee that may suddenly buckle or give out. How does the doctor treat a medial collateral knee injury? The treatment for a medial collateral knee injury varies with the severity of the ligament injury. Treatment of an acute knee sprain may include cold compresses, rest, elevation, crutches, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain. Some may benefit from an elastic wrap, splint, or surgery. Most injuries heal without surgery, but some grade 3 sprains may require surgery.
