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What's the difference between a lateral calateral ligament sprain and a meniscus tear?
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Ligament: The lateral collaterals are the ligaments that support the bones. The meniscus is the actual joint surface called cartilage.
Answered 5/8/2019
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Big difference: A sprain is a ligament which is usually stretched or partially torn. A grade 3 tear is a full tear in the ligament. Most sprains are treated with conservative measures such as ice, nsaids and therapy a meniscal tear is an injury to the "cushion" inside the knee which is between the femur and tibia. In general a meniscal tear will not heal and needs arthroscopic surgery to correct the problem.
Answered 10/10/2012
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