Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury Treatment in Mumbai

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A lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) tear is an
injury to the connective tissue that runs along
the outer side of the knee joint. Running from
the bottom of the thigh bone to the top of the
lower-leg bone, this lateral collateral ligament
aids in knee stabilization and prevents it from
bending outward abnormally. Due to the nature
of the motions involved, LCL is a knee injury
that is highly prevalent among athletes in sports
like football, skiing, soccer and rugby,
says top knee replacement surgeon in Mumbai, Dr
Niraj Vora. Though a common knee injury, LCL is
surrounded by so many misconceptions regarding
its symptoms, treatment options and
rehabilitation.
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So with the inputs from knee replacement
specialists in Mumbai, Dr Niraj Vora we write
this blog today to give a first-hand information
about this common knee injury in Mumbai. Here we
dig into the basics of ligaments and then explain
about symptoms and treatment options for Lateral
Collateral Ligament Tear. Read on Ligaments
Function Importance Our musculoskeletal
system is an integral unit that is held together
by two types of connective tissues ligaments
and tendons. While tendons connect muscle with
bone, ligaments connect bones to form a stable
system. So naturally, injury to these dense
tissues will have a severe impact on the
physiology and structure of the musculoskeletal
system. In short, its function and movement.
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Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear (LCL) Causes
Symptoms The lateral Collateral Ligament is one
of the four ligaments in the knee that is
responsible for a strong stable and functional
knee joint. They keep the upper lower leg bones
together and prevent unwanted sideways movement.
Injuries and tears happen when this ligament is
stretched beyond its limits a sudden blow to
the knee due to accidents or twisting injuries in
sports are common causes. Tenderness and pain
outside the knee, swelling, reduced range of
motion, bruising, trouble bearing the own weight,
and numbness of the foot are common symptoms of
LCL injuries.
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Treatment and Rehab for Lateral Collateral
Ligament Tear and Injuries In most cases, a
mild injury to the LCL can be treated at home
with the common Rest, Ice, and Compression
Elevation method, immediately after the injury.
Taking rest, wearing a brace and physical therapy
are deemed sufficient in most cases of LCL tear
and injuries. Surgical treatment for LCL tear is
warranted when the tear is severe and
non-surgical treatments fail to give effective
outcomes. According to the top total knee
replacement surgeon in Mumbai Dr Niraj Vora, the
type of non-surgical option needed for LCL injury
is based on the extent and type of the tear
suffered. If the LCL ligament is torn at its
attachment point the knee surgeon will have to
reattach the ligament with large stitches.
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In case the tear happened in the middle of the
ligament, the knee surgeon sews together the torn
ends of the ligament. In rare cases of severe
injury where repair is possible, the knee surgeon
reconstructs the tendon by using a tendon graft
sourced from the patients hamstrings or thighs.
For more information on treatment for LCL tears
or injuries, you can contact Mumbais top knee
replacement specialist Dr Niraj Vora here
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Dr Niraj VoraSpecialist in Hip Knee Surgeon
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Mumbai,
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