A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear affects the inside of the knee. The tough MCL ligament fibers that connect the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the tibia (shin bone) can tear, ...

Q: I landed a jump with my feet apart while skiing the other day. I felt a pop and the inside of my right knee began to hurt immediately. I’m wondering if I tore my MCL? A: It sounds like you did tear ...

A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be ...

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the knee. It connects the femur to the fibula and stabilizes the knee, bracing it from unusual ...

The medial collateral ligament is a band of tissue on the inside of the knee which restricts inward movement and provides stability to the joint. The ligament connects from the bottom of the thigh ...