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A member asked:
How difficult is it to do mcl repair when when repairing meniscus? mcl pain is still extreme 10 weeks in. chances dr will do both at once?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not typically: The mcl is a structure with high healing potential on its own. It has multiple parts, all of which seldom need surgical fixation. Many patients have pain in the hamstrings (they sit right next to the mcl) long after the mcl heals and can easily be confused.
Answered 12/16/2015
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Both can be done.: Make sure your seeing a sports medicine trained orthopedic knee specialist. The MCL may or may not need to be fixed, depending what a clinical exam may reveal. If the MCL is still extremely lax, both can be potentially repaired.
Answered 1/15/2016
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