Alternative Names
LCL injury; Knee injury – lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Definition of Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is an injury to the ligament on the outer side of the knee.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a tear in the lateral collateral ligament are:
Review
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 6/13/2010
