An increase in sporting related injuries to the knee has resulted in rapid technological advances in the management of knee ligament and meniscal injuries, resulting in an earlier return to functionality and rehabilitation.

Our specialised experts here at Prestige Healthcare are highly experienced in treating complex conditions of the knee and we have a multi disciplinary approach which involves all of our healthcare professionals working together to get you back to fitness. Many of the people we treat are returned to tip-top performance without the need for surgery.

A medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is when the ligament on the inner part of the knee is injured. It can be a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) goes from the inside surface of the upper shin bone to the inner surface of the bottom thigh bone. The ligament helps keep the inside portion of the knee joint stable.

The MCL is usually injured by pressure or stress on the outside part of the knee or a block to the outside part of the knee.

The MCL is often injured at the same time as when an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs. Symptoms of a tear in the medial collateral ligament are knee swelling, pain and tenderness along the inside of the joint or when the knee gives way or feels like it is going to give way when it is active. Swelling is less common.

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