Knee Injury Care: ACL Support, Baker's Cysts and Swelling

Managing a knee injury like a torn ACL or MCL requires specific strengthening and fluid reduction techniques. Discover how acupuncture can help a Baker's cyst and whether to use heat or ice for post-exercise swelling.

Symptoms of Injury to the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Knee

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Erica Jacques

The medical collateral ligament, or MCL, is the piece of connective tissue that joins the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). It is one of four ligaments that stabilize the knee, and is prone to injury especially for those who engage in impact sports. Injury to the MCL includes strain, sprain, tear or rupture.