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Can mucoid degeneration cause an mcl sprain just from walking up stairs? no twisting, just stepped up and felt knee lock. diagnosed with grade 01-02 mcl sprain with some mucoid degeneration.
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Sprains: torn ligaments and tendons- are usually trauma related.
Answered 7/11/2014
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MCL is not the prob!: Mucoid degeneration of the MCL sounds like a incorrect radiologic diagnosis that is often seen on radiology MRI reports. MCL sprain is overdiagnosed on most MRIs. If you have a locking knee it may be chondral surface damage or meniscus problems. See an orthopedist.
Answered 7/12/2014
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