A Guide to MCL Injury and Recovery

The MCL is one of the four ligaments which maintain the stability of the knee. A ligament is a tough band of connective tissue that connects two bones. There are four ligaments in the knee, one to support each side.
Ligaments are made of tough material which provides structure for the knee and controls excessive motion by limiting the mobility of the joint. The MCL is located on the inner or medial side of the knee and spans from the end of the femur to the top of the tibia. Its specific purpose is to prevent the knee from opening on the medial side. If the inner knee were to widen it would be due to the stretching or tearing of the MCL and is a serious knee injury which must be treated professionally.

A Guide to MCL Injury and Recovery is designed to provide useful information for someone who has suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury. This booklet discusses types of injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of MCL injuries. This booklet is aimed to inform patients of their options after an injury occurs. After noticing the lack of resources online about MCL injury and recovery, I recognized the need for this booklet. I created this resource for doctors and physical therapists to give to their patients.
This booklet will discuss:
A. Levels of MCL Injuries
B. Recovery
C. Types of Rehabilitation
D. How to Prevent Re-Injury
E. Information About Surgery