What is Medial Collateral Ligament?
This ligament is one of the most crucial ligaments which are responsible for the stability of our knees. It runs from the end of the thigh bone to the top of the shin bone. This ligament prevents the knee from opening up or widening of the inner part of the joint. What it does is that it resists the forces which can give a push to the knees medially. This avoids a valgus deformity. Valgus deformity refers to the outward angulation of the farthest part of the bone or the joint. Medial Collateral Ligament Injury There are different types of injuries that can be caused to the medial collateral ligament. Let us take a look these types of injuries and the causes of the same. Types of Injury There are three levels of injuries to the MCL, depending on the seriousness of the injury. These are: • Grade 1 Tear – This refers to an incomplete tear of the MCL. Here the tendon is not broken and the signs of the injury are minimal. There is pain and pressure, but it heals in a week or a couple of wee
