Left knee-joint, posterior aspect, showing interior ligaments. (Fibular collateral ligament labeled at center left.) The lateral collateral ligament (LCL, long external lateral ligament or fibular collateral ligament) is an extrinsic ligament of the knee located on the lateral side of the knee.

2025年2月1日 · A lateral collateral ligament injury of the knee is also referred to as the fibular collateral ligament injury and comprises a spectrum of injuries ranging from ‘sprain’ over ‘tear’ to ‘rupture’.

2025年2月1日 · The lateral (fibular) collateral ligament (LCL) is on the lateral aspect of the knee and forms part of the posterolateral corner. It is a major knee stabilizer against varus forces 6. The lateral aspect of the knee is divided into three layers and the LCL is part of the deep layer of the lateral aspect of the knee.

Are you an athlete who participates in contact sports? If so, you may be at risk of an FCL knee injury. The FCL helps stabilize the knee during side to side motion and can be injured from a tackle, fall or awkward landing.

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) or fibular collateral ligament, is one of the major stabilizers of the knee joint with a primary purpose of preventing excess varus and posterior-lateral rotation of the knee.

LCL and PLC injuries are the least frequent of all knee injuries but still warrant high suspicion during knee exams. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL), also known as the fibular ligament, is one of the knee joint's key stabilizers (see Image.

If you're experiencing pain on the outer part of your knee, coupled with swelling, instability, and difficulty bearing weight, these are signs of a potential Fibular Collateral Ligament strain. It's important to seek professional medical advice as early as possible.

The mainstay of FCL non-operative treatment is strengthening of the muscles around the knee, especially the hamstrings and bracing to protect the ligament. Focused physical therapy supervised by Dr. Petre is a great way to accomplish this.

2020年7月14日 · The fibular collateral ligament (FCL) is one of the larger ligaments of the knee. The FCL, along with the popliteus tendon, arcuate popliteal ligament, and joint capsule, make up the posterolateral corner of the knee.

2023年7月6日 · What Are the Causes of Fibular Collateral Ligament Injury? The most common way for the knee to sustain lateral collateral ligament (LCL) or fibular collateral ligament damage is by being forced outward (away from the other knee). If a person receives a blow to the inside of the leg, as can happen in contact sports like football, this could occur.