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Can you walk with a broken mcl?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

MCL: I'm assuming you mean a torn mcl. Yes generally you can walk even when torn but best to do so in a protective brace. This also depends on the severity of the tear.

Answered 5/19/2019

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