A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear affects the inside of the knee. The tough MCL ligament fibers that connect the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the tibia (shin bone) can tear, ...

Q: I landed a jump with my feet apart while skiing the other day. I felt a pop and the inside of my right knee began to hurt immediately. I’m wondering if I tore my MCL? A: It sounds like you did tear ...

A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be ...

The medial collateral ligament is a band of tissue on the inside of the knee which restricts inward movement and provides stability to the joint. The ligament connects from the bottom of the thigh ...

Knee injuries are a part of sporting life in the mountains. Over the next few weekends, the Summit Daily sports section will print weekly articles about ACL/MCL injury, surgery, rehab, recovery and ...