Although controversy remains regarding the optimal treatment of grade III MCL injuries, it is generally accepted that MCL ruptures from the distal tibia attachment require operative fixation. This technique article with accompanying video provides a detailed description of a technique for repairing the distal MCL attachment with suture ...

The sMCL, specifically the proximal division, resists valgus forces through all degrees of knee flexion. The distal division of the sMCL helps stabilize external rotation of the knee at 30-degree flexion.

2025年1月7日 · A medial collateral ligament (MCL) knee injury is a traumatic knee injury that typically occurs as a result of a sudden valgus force to the lateral aspect of the knee. Diagnosis can be suspected with increased valgus laxity on physical exam but requires MRI for confirmation. Treatment is generally nonoperative with bracing.

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a major stabilizer of the knee joint, providing support against rotatory and valgus forces; moreover, it is the most common ligament injured during knee trauma. The MCL injury results in valgus instability of ...

Tears of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) are the most common knee ligament injury. Incomplete tears (grade I, II) and isolated tears (grade III) of the MCL without valgus instability can be treated without surgery, with early functional ...

2024年12月19日 · The medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee is a flat, triangular band on its medial aspect that resists valgus forces. It forms part of the medial capsuloligamentous complex of the knee. The medial collateral ligament measures 8-10 cm in length and has superficial and deep portions 4.

- when distal end of MCL is torn in area of pes anserinus, one may restore normal tension to this portion of MCL by securing the lower end to freshened area of bone w/ sutures or a staple advanced distally;

Pass the 1.3 mm SutureTape limbs from the Double-Loaded Knee FiberTak anchors in a mattress fashion to repair the deep MCL. To aid in visualization, wait to tie knots to complete joint line fixation until after completion of distal, superficial MCL fixation.

A distal sMCL tear should be considered when MRI depicts a wavy appearance of the sMCL. Distal sMCL tears have a frequent association with concomitant knee injuries, especially ACL tears and lateral femorotibial osseous injuries. A SLL is particularly important to recognize because of implications f …

A medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee. It is one of the most common knee injuries and results mostly from a valgus force on the knee [1] [2].