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  2. A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tear is a knee injury that causes pain, swelling and bruising. Your LCL is a band of tissue located on the outside of your knee (the side that faces away from your body). This tissue connects your lower leg bones to your thigh bone. It stops your knee from bending outward abnormally.

  3. May 20, 2022 · Objectives: Identify the etiology of lateral collateral ligament knee injuries medical conditions and emergencies. Review the appropriate evaluation of lateral collateral ligament knee injuries. Outline the management options available for lateral collateral ligament knee injuries.

    • Reed J. Yaras, Nicholas O'Neill, Amjad M. Yaish
    • 2022/05/20
    • 2021
  4. Aug 11, 2021 · LCL injuries. Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatments. Rehabilitation. Prevention. Summary. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin band of connective tissue that runs along the...

  5. Diseases & Conditions. Collateral Ligament Injuries. Knee ligament sprains or tears are a common sports injury. Your knee ligaments connect your thighbone to your lower leg bones. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) are found on the sides of your knee.

  6. Mar 8, 2019 · An injury to the LCL could include straining, spraining, and partially or completely tearing any part of that ligament. According to Orthogate, the LCL is one of the more commonly...

  7. Feb 11, 2024 · Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injuries of the knee typically occur due to a sudden varus force to the knee and often present in combination with other ipsilateral ligamentous knee injuries (ie. PLC, ACL). Diagnosis can be suspected with increased varus laxity on physical exam but require MRI for confirmation.

  8. An injury to the lateral collateral ligament of the knee can be caused by a varus stress or hyperextension to the knee joint. Additional damage to the ACL, PCL, posterio-lateral corner and lateral knee structures is possible with an LCL injury.

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