MCL Ruptures Flashcards

1
Q

How common are MCL tears?

A

Fairly common

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What may patients have in an MCL tear?

A

Laxity and pain on valgus stress with tenderness over insertion/origin of MCL

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3
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Treatment of MCL tera?

A

Acute tear: hinged knee brace

Chronic instability: MCL tightening/reconstruction with tendon graft

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