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Can you sprain your mcl even when you are wearing a acl brace?
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Yes: Wearing a brace does not guarantee ligament injury. ...But it could have been worse if you did not wear it.
Answered 12/13/2014
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Yes: If the forces are high enough you may have further injury.
Answered 3/24/2014
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