title: Surgical Management and Treatment of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament/Medial Collateral Ligament Injured Knee.
abstract: The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the most commonly injured ligament of the knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured ligament in conjunction with the MCL. Most MCL injuries can be treated nonoperatively, whereas the ACL often requires reconstruction. A good physical examination is essential for diagnosis, whereas radiographs and MRI of the knee confirm diagnosis and help guide treatment planning. Preoperative physical therapy should be completed before surgical management to allow for return of knee range of motion and an attempt at MCL healing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3615, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Electronic address: Kevin.dale@duke.edu.
authors.forename: Kevin M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Dale
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3615, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Bailey
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3639, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
authors.forename: Claude T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Moorman
mesh_terms: D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D059549:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000502:physiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D017888:Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular
keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament; Medial collateral ligament; Surgical technique