Lateral collateral ligament injury: Fast Facts

Lateral collateral ligament injury: Fast Facts (00:00:17)
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The lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, is a band of tissue on the outside of your knee.

It connects your thighbone to  the bone of your lower leg.

An LCL injury is a sprain.

This means the ligament is stretched or torn.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

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