title: MCL injuries of the knee: current concepts review.
abstract: Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is one of the most common knee injuries, especially in young athletic patients. Most MCL injuries can be managed conservatively with good results. However, a complete understanding of knee anatomy and the involved structures is necessary to make intelligent treatment decisions. We will review the anatomy and biomechanics of the MCL, classification systems for MCL injuries, and operative and nonoperative treatment for acute and chronic MCL injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
authors.forename: Phinit
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Phisitkul
authors.forename: Stan L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: James
authors.forename: Brian R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: Annunziato
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Amendola
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017888:Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods