A member asked:

My lcl is a little swollen and firm to the touch but no pain hurt playing volleyball with sudden leap to right?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

LCL pain: This sounds like a strain and should be treated by rest and ice packs. Return to sports only when walking and running without pain.

Answered 6/11/2017

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

LCL sprain perhaps: You describe a mechanism for a likely mild lateral collateral ligament sprain or a potential lateral meniscal injury. If your knee remains swollen, painful or feels loses/unstable for more than a couple days, seek orthopaedic evalauation to obtain thorough assessment and apropriate treatment plan

Answered 11/27/2017

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