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MCL injury

MCL injury

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Is a type of:

Leg injuries and disorders • Knee injuries

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Leg

Symptoms

Joint pains
Pain
Bruising
Knee pain
Joint swelling
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating MCL injury
NSAIDs

Other treatments

Physical therapy
Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)

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