Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury: Symptoms & Signs: LCL Injury

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Alternate Names : LCL Injury

Symptoms of an LCL injury include:

discomfort on the outside of the knee when tension is applied to the strained ligament

pain and swelling on the outside of the knee

tenderness when the area over the affected ligament is touched

weakness of the knee

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Author: John A.K. Davies, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 08/28/01

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