AANA/ISAKOS Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Course-Online Didactics (April 2024)-MCL Injuries_ When and How to Fix

MCL Injuries_ When and How to Fix_Reconstruct

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Jonathan Stone discusses medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries, common knee injuries caused by valgus stress, often presenting with medial pain and instability. Diagnosis involves physical exams including valgus stress tests and imaging like MRI. Mild to moderate (grade 1-2) injuries usually heal conservatively with controlled motion and bracing, while severe (grade 3) or combined injuries may require surgery. Surgical techniques include anatomic reconstructions mimicking native ligament attachments, such as LaPrad’s method and semitendinosus autograft. Outcomes are generally good. He highlights the importance of addressing concomitant injuries and individualized treatment to restore stability and function.

Keywords

medial collateral ligament

MCL injuries

valgus stress

knee instability

anatomic reconstruction