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Sprain of medial collateral ligament of right knee- An Overview

About

The sprain of the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) of the right knee refers to the strain or tear of the ligaments on the inner side of the knees. This portion connects your thighbones to the bone of the lower leg.

The MCL ligament injuries account to 40% of all knee injuries.[6]

- Treatable by medical professionals
- Acute condition: heals within a few weeks or months
- Lab tests and imaging techniques are required
- Can occur at any age
- Most prevalent in sportspersons
- Equally prevalent in men and women

The individuals who are involved in sports which require extreme changes of direction like soccer, football, cricket or basketball are at the highest risk of developing this condition. The MCL is usually of three grades where grade 1 is the mildest tear in the ligament and grade 3 indicates the complete rupture of the ligament fibers.

Ages affected:
The sprain of the medial collateral Ligament can affect individuals at any age, but it is more prevalent in the age group 20 t0 34 years old or 55 to 64 years old.

Symptoms:

The common signs and symptoms of a strain of the MCL of the right knee include:
- Decreased range of motion and movement of the knee
- Pain and tenderness on the inside part of the right knee
- Swelling in the knee

Treatment

Self- Care:
RICE therapy can help to alleviate the symptoms of a MCL strain of the right:
- Rest Give rest to the knees and restrain from physical activity
- Ice Apply Ice to reduce the swelling
- Compression Compress the knee with braces or elastic bandage
- Elevation Elevate your knee to reduce swelling

Professional help:
The several treatment options available for the strain of the MCL are:
- Physical therapy
- Orthopedic devices such as knee braces or elastic bandage
- Pain-relieving medications
- Surgery ( only in case of complete rupture of ligaments)

Specialists:
Referring to a certified physical therapist or orthopedic can help in treatment for the strain of the MCL. Get in touch with us at mfine for holistic treatments under the best specialists.