Medial Collateral Ligament

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
MCL
Pronunciation
/ˈmidjəl kəˈlætərəl ˈlɪgəmənt/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Early operative treatment of combined anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligament injuries is possible without increased long-term mobilization complications.
  2. However, nonoperative treatment of the torn medial collateral ligament allows faster restoration of flexion and quadriceps muscle power.
  3. Effect of anterior cruciate ligament rupture on the strain of medial collateral ligament
  4. This paper reviewed recent advancements on the study of medial collateral ligament functional anatomy and biomechanics, especially on the quantifiable characteristic.
  5. Surgery for Rupture of Knee Medial Collateral Ligament(MCL) : Clinical Analysis of 62 Cases

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