MCL injuries of the knee: current concepts review

Phinit Phisitkul; Stan L James; Brian R Wolf; Annunziato Amendola

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MCL injuries of the knee: current concepts review

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MCL injuries of the knee: current concepts review

Phinit Phisitkul, Stan L James, Brian R Wolf and Annunziato Amendola

The Iowa orthopaedic journal, Vol.26, pp.77-90

2006

PMCID: PMC1888587

PMID: 16789454

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Abstract

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is one of the most common knee injuries, especially in young athletic patients. Most MCL injuries can be managed conservatively with good results. However, a complete understanding of knee anatomy and the involved structures is necessary to make intelligent treatment decisions. We will review the anatomy and biomechanics of the MCL, classification systems for MCL injuries, and operative and nonoperative treatment for acute and chronic MCL injuries.

Biomechanical Phenomena

Humans

Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee - injuries

Knee Injuries - therapy

Orthopedic Procedures - methods

Knee Injuries - diagnosis

Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee - anatomy & histology

Details

Title: Subtitle: MCL injuries of the knee: current concepts review
Creators: Phinit Phisitkul - Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Stan L James
Brian R Wolf
Annunziato Amendola
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Iowa orthopaedic journal, Vol.26, pp.77-90
Publisher: Dept. of Orthopaedics, The University of Iowa; United States
PMID: 16789454
PMCID: PMC1888587
ISSN: 1541-5457
eISSN: 1555-1377
Language: English
Date published: 2006
Academic Unit: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Record Identifier: 9984040568402771

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