LCL Tears (knee)

Question 1

what is treatment usually

Answer 1

usually surgery with early repair or late reconstruction with tendon graft

Question 2

when do patients tend to experience marked instability

Answer 2

rotational movements (excessive external rotation of the tibia and varus)

Question 3

what gives rise to the injury

Answer 3

hyperextension and varus

Question 4

what else can also be injured due to the excessive stretch

Answer 4

peroneal nerve injury

Question 5

are LCL injuries usually part of a multiple ligament knee injury

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

LCL injuries with multiple knee ligament involvement have a high incidence of vascular injury which vascular structures are usually involved

Answer 6

popliteal artery intimal or complete tear