MCL tear is an injury to the medial collateral ligament, a key ligament on the inner side of your knee. The tear might be partial (only some ligament fibers are destroyed) or full (all ligament fibers are damaged) (the ligament is torn into two pieces).
Causes
An MCL tear can occur as a result of the following circumstances:
Planting one foot on the ground and abruptly changing direction (in sports, this is referred to as "cutting").
When something or someone strikes your knee on its outer side, as in a football tackle.
Lifting or squatting heavy goods.
After a leap, you land awkwardly on your knee.
Your knee is hyperextended (stretched). This is frequent in the sport of skiing.
Repetitive strain and tension on your knee lead your MCL to lose suppleness (like a worn-out rubber band).
Signs and symptoms
The symptoms of an MCL tear vary depending on the severity of the tear. You may encounter the following indications and symptoms if your MCL (medial collateral ligament) is torn:
At the time of the injury, there was a popping sound.
You are experiencing knee discomfort.
You have discomfort on the inside of your knee.
You have knee stiffness and edema.
When you put weight on your knee, it feels like it will "give out."
When you utilize it, you may feel your knee joint lock or catch.
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