MCL and LCL Rupture Flashcards
1
Q
cause of MCL rupture
A
valgus stress
2
Q
presentation of MCL rupture
A
laxity and pain on valgus stress
tenderness over origin or insertion of MCL
3
Q
management of MCL rupture
A
hinged knee brace, early motion and physiotherapy
heel well usually
chronic instability treated with tightening of MCL or reconstruction with graft
4
Q
cause of LCL rupture
A
varus stress
5
Q
is LCL rupture common
A
no
6
Q
management of LCL rupture
A
doesn’t heal well
urgent repair-reconstruction
