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Can you sprain your mcl even when you are wearing a acl brace?

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Dr. Vic Kalman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Wearing a brace does not guarantee ligament injury. ...But it could have been worse if you did not wear it.

Dr Prager agreed

Answered 12/13/2014

5.7k views

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: If the forces are high enough you may have further injury.

Answered 3/24/2014

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