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Why does my mcl still hurt a lot when kicking a ball 4 months after surgery?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

MCL: You may want to get a MRI to look for an associated tear in the knee. The meniscus can tear with mcl injuries.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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