I was in so much pain before the surgery and now I feel like myself again. I only wish we found Dr. Deimel and his team sooner--he went the extra mile to get to the bottom of the issue. I'll be...
Erie, PA
Collateral Ligament Injuries
Injuries to the collateral ligaments, also known as ligaments of the knee, are usually caused by a force that pushes the knee sideways. Medial collateral ligament tears often occur as a result of a direct blow to the outside of the knee. This pushes the knee inwards (toward the other knee). Blows to the inside of the knee that push the knee outwards may injure the lateral collateral ligament.
Symptoms of Knee Ligament Injuries
- Pain at the sides of your knee. If there is an MCL injury, the pain is on the inside of the knee; an LCL injury may cause pain on the outside of the knee.
- Swelling over the site of the injury.
- Instability — the feeling that your knee is giving way.
To learn more about collateral ligament injuries of the knee, contact Dr. Jay Deimel to set up an appointment.
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