Mcl Reconstruction Surgery

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MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT (MCL) RECONSTRUCTION

Medial Collateral Ligament or MCL is a band of tissues on the inner aspect of the knee. It runs from the thighbone to about six cms below the knee joint to the shinbone. Sportsmen playing soccer, hockey, and basketball or skiing are more likely to suffer from Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear. Also MCL tear can result from motor vehicle accidents. MCL is the most important stabilizer of the knee, crucial for normal knee function.

Diagnose of MCL Tear:

The doctor puts stress on the knee to know the actual ligament which is torn. Once the clinical diagnosis is arrived, an X-Ray is asked for to know the status of the bones of the knee.

MRI scan helps to know the extent of the MCL tear, and the condition of the other ligament structures. It is not uncommon to see associated meniscal injuries in cases of MCL tear.

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Treatment of MCL Tear:

As immediate treatment involves restriction of activity, followed by:

  • Applying ice and elevating the leg to reduce swelling.
  • Taking medicine to ease pain and swelling.
  • Compressing the knee using an elastic crepe bandage.
  • Complete rest and using knee brace which helps in faster healing of tissues.
  • Using crutches while walking to reduce the load on the injured knee.

Hardly does an isolated MCL injury treatment require surgery, until and unless the injury is very complex and associated with other ligament injuries. Most of the times the treatment would include immobilisation of the knee in a plaster cast for 3 to 6 weeks.

In complex injuries where additional ligaments are also injured surgery may be required. In generally pleasing results can be expected after treatment of MCL tears.

For further more details, contact Dr.Raj Kanna has a best experience in MCL reconstruction surgery of affordable cost in Chennai.

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