Medial collateral ligament tear
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What is medial collateral ligament tear?
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four major ligaments that maintain the stability of the knee joint. When the MCL is stretched too far, it is susceptible to tearing and injury. Common symptom following an MCL injury is pain in the area of the ligament, swelling, or bruising.
Common symptoms reported by people with medial collateral ligament tear
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Who has medial collateral ligament tear on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 8 say medial collateral ligament tear is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 12 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 16 |