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Grade 2 strain in medial colateral ligament and contusion in lateral femoral condyle of left knee. treatment please. is surgery needed? i am 26year ol

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Dr. Christopher Dougherty answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

MCL : Fortunately most mcl injuries can heal without surgery. It does depend on where the tear is. The bone bruise should resolve over time as well but it takes 6-8 weeks to heal this injury. If your knee feels unstable or keeps giving out, then be sure to see your orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 7/16/2013

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