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PCL Tears

Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is an uncommon knee injury. When the PCL is injured, patients may have problems with knee instability. Treatment of PCL tears is controversial, but PCL reconstruction surgery is an option.

MCL Injuries

The medial collateral ligament (or MCL) is one of four ligaments that stabilizes the knee joint. The MCL may be injured in isolation, or in combination with the meniscus and other ligaments within the knee joint. Surgery is not usually necessary for an isolated MCL injury.

Knee Braces

Knee braces are used in the treatment and prevention of many common knee injuries. A knee brace is designed to control knee motion. The knee brace either substitutes the function of a normal knee ligament, or helps to protect a knee ligament.