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KNEE AND SURGERY
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| English version of the website of Dr. J.E.Perraudin, french orthopaedic surgeon in paris : www.docteurperraudin.com: the content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional. | ||
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Lateral collateral ligament injuries
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The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is like a thin cord that runs from the bottom of your thigh bone to the top of your shin bone on the outside of your knee. It's a rare lesion and it's not usually damaged on its own but you need to have it repaired quickly +++ in the weeks following the injury. Late repair is difficult. Varus instability allows the diagnosis : With the patient lying flat, and the knee held at about 30° of flexion, the shin is shifted to the inside. Insufficiency of the MCL will allow the knee to "open up " excessively compared to the other knee. Diagnosis may be difficult and MRI is to be performed if there is a doubt.+++
Docteur Jean Etienne Perraudin, last updated 10 march 2008. |
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