MCL Ruptures Flashcards
1
Q
How common are MCL tears?
A
Fairly common
2
Q
What may patients have in an MCL tear?
A
Laxity and pain on valgus stress with tenderness over insertion/origin of MCL
3
Q
Treatment of MCL tera?
A
Acute tear: hinged knee brace
Chronic instability: MCL tightening/reconstruction with tendon graft