MCL Injury Guide: Healing Tears and Walking After Injury

How do you know if your MCL is torn, and can you walk with the injury? Healing an MCL tear in the knee requires a specific recovery timeline and monitoring for stability issues during movement.

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MCL Injury & Walking

Your medial collateral ligament, or MCL in common shorthand, is a ligament located in your knee. The MCL is a common injury site for athletes, particularly those involved in contact sports. An MCL injury can be mild or severe.

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