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What Causes Persistent Swelling In The Medial Collateral Ligament Of Knee?

I fractured and dislocated my knee and tore my PCL and MCL just before Christmas . PCL healed but remains saggy . MCL not healing , very swollen . I can t fully bend or straighten my knee. Having Physio . Am I stuck like this now ? Or can it be fixed ?
posted on Sat, 8 Aug 2015
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Hi,

Tearing of PCL and MCL depending on level of tear could result in a chronic knee instability. Tears could be partial or complete. Physiotherapy and non-invasive medical intervention using NSAIDs is first line of treatment. Good news you are not stuck, and this can be fixed. However, it will probably need surgical intervention. I recommend that you contact an orthopedic physician. Surgical options could vary depending on the case but could be done with minimal invasive procedures.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ahmad Nazzal, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Swelling In The Medial Collateral Ligament Of Knee?

Hi, Tearing of PCL and MCL depending on level of tear could result in a chronic knee instability. Tears could be partial or complete. Physiotherapy and non-invasive medical intervention using NSAIDs is first line of treatment. Good news you are not stuck, and this can be fixed. However, it will probably need surgical intervention. I recommend that you contact an orthopedic physician. Surgical options could vary depending on the case but could be done with minimal invasive procedures. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ahmad Nazzal, General & Family Physician