Question 1

if you strain your mcl, are you more likely to have a tear down the road?

Accepted Answer

No: Once a MCL (medial collateral ligament) is healed, you should be fully recovered and particiapting in all the activities you were doing without restricitons or limitations. For a grade 1 (sprain), this may take 2 to 4 weeks, for a grade 2 (partial) tear this may take 4 to 6 weeks, and for a grade 3 (complete) tear this may take 6 to 8 weeks.  Pain or instability after 3 months should be evaluated.

Question 2

i was told i had plica syndrome and that my pain would get better. looking back at my files it shows i partially tore my acl. i still have pain, and now my mcl is inflamed and my plica is worse. how can i get rid of my pain?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see an orthopd and if he/ she thinks fit might need arthroscopy and treatment

Question 3

mcl grade 1 sprain aug 5 slow to heal no major pain/swelling just slow to completely heal. up and down feels okay to walk; but next day hurts up and down for 10 wks will grade 1 eventually heal? feels good today but afraid to risk walking pleaseadv?

Accepted Answer

: I believe you are talking about your ankle. A grade one Spain should have heeled. You are correct to reevaluate your situation. Have you performed any rehab?  You can go to a physical therapist or try a home program with contrast bath
and strengthening   Ibuprofen or Aleve might be tried to help healing.

Question 4

my knee is still swollen after my mcl injury. what should i do to make the swelling go down?

Accepted Answer

Ice and elevate: For an acute mcl injury, ice and elevation is helpful.  In addition, using an over the counter anti-inflammatory can help as well.  If you are having significant pain, restriction in motion or instability, then you should follow up with an orthopedist or a sports medicine specialist.

Question 5

i have a swell knee, i got a xray they said is nothing broken, just liquid and torn mcl been like this for 3 weeks. wen would it go down?

Accepted Answer

Varies : If you have not had an MRI, you may want to get one to look for other associated injuries.  Most mcl injuries heal with bracing over approximately 8-12 weeks.  Fluid from an mcl injury usually resolves over about 2 weeks, aspiration of the fluid is another option.

Question 6

history of arthritis-crouched down and extremely painful pop in front of knee. can walk fine but pops or locks when i bend+so painful. mcl?

Accepted Answer

Maybe patella: No specific diagnosis can be made from just a description.  Best to have it examined. Primary care or orthopedist. Timing depends on severity. Hope this helps!

Question 7

the inside of my knee is hurting bad. the mcl hurts bad when i bend my knee and when i'm walking down the stairs or a slope. i can still run and walk?

Accepted Answer

Get examined: May not be your MCL. Avoid diagnosing yourself. Your symptoms suggest patellofemoral pain; or less likely a meniscus tear if you had a twisting injury / mechanism. See a board certified orthopedic surgeon if your probable kneecap pain doesn't improve . Best of Luck!

Question 8

i injured my knee and doctors think its a torn mcl swelling is getting worse and worse. has been drained once and the swelling just comes back. its extremely hot to the touch and now my foot keeps getting cold and numb. could this be a serious pro?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. What you described is suggestive of infection/inflammation in the joint and warrants immediate attention by a doctor, preferably an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 9

how can i help keep pain and swelling down from my knee dislocation injury. with an fracture and mcl fiber tears?

Accepted Answer

True knee disloc ?: A true dislocation involve more than a fx and mcl with some fibers torn. This would also have involved the acl &pcl was it a patellar dislocation ? Some more details r needed. This injury u described is a very serious 1 & u would have had a lot more. Also the fx is not described at all, where, how big, describe the location also.

Question 10

mri shows i tore acl, lateral meniscus root, mcl, and small impaction fracture of lateral tibial plateau. won't see a surgeon for another week.  is it safe to walk around with a brace with no crutches or will it make my knee worse?

Accepted Answer

: I would strongly recommend non-weight bearing until the surgeon evaluates the knee. The tibial plateau fracture could get worse by putting weight on it. So, either crutches and non-weight bearing or a wheelchair. The surgeon will then recommend the best treatment. Good luck-feel better soon!!

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If you strain your mcl, are you more likely to have a tear down the road?

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I was told i had plica syndrome and that my pain would get better. looking back at my files it shows i partially tore my acl. i still have pain, and now my mcl is inflamed and my plica is worse. how can i get rid of my pain?

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Mcl grade 1 sprain aug 5 slow to heal no major pain/swelling just slow to completely heal. up and down feels okay to walk; but next day hurts up and down for 10 wks will grade 1 eventually heal? feels good today but afraid to risk walking pleaseadv?

A member asked:

My knee is still swollen after my mcl injury. what should i do to make the swelling go down?

A member asked:

I have a swell knee, i got a xray they said is nothing broken, just liquid and torn mcl been like this for 3 weeks. wen would it go down?

A member asked:

History of arthritis-crouched down and extremely painful pop in front of knee. can walk fine but pops or locks when i bend+so painful. mcl?

A member asked:

The inside of my knee is hurting bad. the mcl hurts bad when i bend my knee and when i'm walking down the stairs or a slope. i can still run and walk?

A member asked:

I injured my knee and doctors think its a torn mcl swelling is getting worse and worse. has been drained once and the swelling just comes back. its extremely hot to the touch and now my foot keeps getting cold and numb. could this be a serious pro?

A member asked:

How can i help keep pain and swelling down from my knee dislocation injury. with an fracture and mcl fiber tears?

A member asked:

Mri shows i tore acl, lateral meniscus root, mcl, and small impaction fracture of lateral tibial plateau. won't see a surgeon for another week. is it safe to walk around with a brace with no crutches or will it make my knee worse?

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