What is medial collateral ligament tear?
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four major ligaments that maintain the stability of the knee joint. When the MCL is stretched too far, it is susceptible to tearing and injury. Common symptom following an MCL injury is pain in the area of the ligament, swelling, or bruising.
How do members experience medial collateral ligament tear?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with medial collateral ligament tear*
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Pain in knee(s)
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for medial collateral ligament tear*
Who has medial collateral ligament tear on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 3 | |
40s | 6 | |
50s | 8 | |
60s | 4 | |
70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 11 | |
Female | 16 |