Diagnosis and non-operative treatment of medial collateral ligament

Tong Wang

doi:10.1117/12.2669028

24 March 2023 Diagnosis and non-operative treatment of medial collateral ligament

Tong Wang

Proceedings Volume 12611, Second International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science (ICBioMed 2022); 126114D (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2669028
Event: International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science (ICBioMed2022), 2022, Oxford, United Kingdom

Abstract

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a common knee injury, particularly in young soccer players. This study introduces epidemiological statistics anatomy, and mechanisms of MCL, and analyzes some diagnostic methods and treatments. For diagnosis, physical examination and imaging are utilized, with the physical examination focusing on specific tests, such as the laxity test and valgus stress test, that can help us to grade the injury. The imaging of MRI is a golden indicator for the diagnosis, allowing for grading of injury and better determination of whether to proceed with surgical or non-surgical treatment. The treatments include limiting inflammation and pain, promoting healing, restoring range of motion, strengthening muscle, agility and proprioception, and incorporating functional training. Overview of the effectiveness of non-surgical treatment of MCL and the differences between it and post-operative treatment. The main difference is non-operative rehab in the time to carry out the weight bearing, and the post-operative is required in 4 weeks after surgery, the non-operative is started tolerating as early as possible after the injury. When dealing with MCL injuries, it is suggested to consider the mechanism of injury, and choose the proper rehabilitation methods thoroughly.

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Tong Wang "Diagnosis and non-operative treatment of medial collateral ligament", Proc. SPIE 12611, Second International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science (ICBioMed 2022), 126114D (24 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2669028

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