Can I walk with an MCL injury?

An MCL injury of the knee is one of the most common injuries athletes suffer. While you might not need surgery for an MCL tear, it can take a long time to heal and return to sports. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I discuss the initial treatment and rehab of this common knee injury, including when you can walk with an MCL injury.
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Earl asks:
Can you walk on grade 3 MCL injury?
WHAT IS AN MCL INJURY?
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the thick ligament on the side of the knee closest to the midline of your body. You can suffer an MCL injury when someone hits you on the outside of your knee. Or you can cut to change directions and injure it.
TREATMENT FOR A SPRAINED OR TORN MCL
Fortunately, most MCL injuries do not require surgery. You can often recover in 6 weeks or less depending on how severe the injury is. You might wear a brace and do physical therapy to regain knee range of motion and strength.
WHEN CAN YOU WALK WITH AN MCL INJURY?
In this video, I discuss when you can walk, exercise and return to play sports after an MCL injury and how to do it safely.

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[@ananthdayal3856]

Hello doc. I had partial damage a month before in my mcl. I used my cast for one month, but i still walked using the cast. I removed the cast today, Now my leg hurts when i bend it back. Is it normal to have pain cause there was no moment for more than 4 weeks

[@denzilmckenzie9336]

Am at work now. But its hurting me so much. It is over two weeks now

[@ananthdayal3856]

@@denzilmckenzie9336 im alright now. I started playing football again. There was pain for more than a week. But now im fine

[@lauramartinez9054]

Dr. David Geier I wen to the emergency room and they told my it might be a MCL sprain but want me to do physical therapy first.? Wondering if that’s even okay when the doctors really don’t know if my MCL is fully torn.?

[@tudorpopita6245]

I suffered a mcl injury about 5 months ago, i did not treat it right and now a have little hurt there especially when i drag something back with my foot.

[@tutu-uw6zz]

Thx Doctor, thank you for your sharing and knowledge. Now I am more clear about what to do.

[@chimbu4822]

You gave me much confidence

[@philross2248]

I picked up an MCL injury refereeing a football game just over a week ago . I turned near the end of a game & felt a slight uncomfort.. My knee swelled slightly overnight so I used 'Deep Freeze' to cool the knee. I have not had too much pain but after a week I discoverd the knee exercises on the internet which I have have found extremely useful to get the knee working again & get rid of the stiffness. Thankfully my MCL seems to be just a Grade 1 Injury !

[@Harbin27]

How many days did you get fully recover? Thank you

[@sayantanghosh705]

Got grade 2 mcl injury while playing football, it didnt pain but seemed like my leg lost the entire balance it was pretty bad until my doctor adviced the knee support , some calcium medications along with regular exercise and ice therapy. Took around 3 months to heal completely and its ok now, sometimes if i jog or run for long i do feel something is giving me trouble however its much better

[@samwiseman8864]

I sprained my knee last winter while slipping on some ice. I couldn’t put it ounce of pressure on it or walk on it without being in tremendous pain. Recovery took around 6 weeks, until I could comfortably walk on it without any pain

[@nycqueenisme]

How did you heal it? @samwiseman

[@samwiseman8864]

@@nycqueenisme Rice method, patience, and slowly doing small exercises to strengthen the tissue. I also wore a huge leg brace almost 24/7 so the tissues could grow back properly.

[@nycqueenisme]

@@samwiseman8864 Thank you for replying Sam! My question is this : 1. When did you start doing the exercises & which ones? 2. Some people wear braces but others don’t. So confusing if it’s necessary. Did you go to the doctor & he gave you a brace to wear? I’m happy you’re doing great!

[@l.a.nstars5871]

hey, same thing happened to me, but I twisted my knee 3 days ago from skating, and I can't straighten my leg, is this normal or only me?

[@samwiseman8864]

@@nycqueenisme I started doing exercises that would help strengthen the area around my knee, so a lot of walking, going up and down stairs, and air squats.

[@usmanzafar5178]

Ur a Liverpool fan!!! I recently injured my MCL while plying football (soccer), and can now walk.

[@sabbirrahman2151]

How much time it takes to recover brother please reply me fast

[@solidstomak]

I was cycling and fell on my bike, sprained both knees but one knee stopped hurting after about 2 weeks. The other knee though, I got diagnosed with a grade 2 MCL, and a small fracture in the lateral femoral condyle. Between waiting to see how I felt after a week, doctors appointments, MRI appointments, and being referred to an orthopedic surgeon, was about 4 weeks after I jury before I saw an orthopedic. He has me wearing a hinged brace now for 6-8 weeks, I was only wearing a cheap brace from Walmart before, but their strongest available. Was doing some light cycling every few days before, but orthopedic surgeon now says to stop all exercise for 3 weeks until a follow up visit

[@mansuparman6474]

Teri makasih dok atas segala ilmu nya

[@cynthiaclaffey1522]

I have a MCL injury but the orthopedic surgeon didn’t say what grade, just preferably recommended a straight knee brace (or hinged brace) to immobilize it but couldn’t put it on because I can’t straighten my knee. This is day 11 after the injury. He said to use crutches without a brace or wrap & come back when I can straighten it.

[@l.a.nstars5871]

hey same thing with me, I can't straighten my leg, how long did it take for you to fully straighten it? please let me know as I am so depressed at the fact that I am unable to walk properly.

[@rchot84]

Tore all 4 ligaments and some meniscus. Had to get an allografts of all ligaments. The MCL stretched had to get it revised feels like it's stretching again. Haven't walked under my own power in 3 months since first surgery.

[@meredithdupre5874]

I got knocked down on the deck by our sweet two-year-old Golden retriever and ended up with a grade two MCL injury and a bone bruise. It has been almost three weeks and I have not yet been able to put full weight on the injured knee due to pain and a wobbly feeling knee. This feels very scary to me as I have an underlying Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis which puts me at risk for irreversible atrophy of my muscles. The injured knee was my stronger, more reliable leg, so overall this is a hard pill to swallow. Yesterday I got in the therapy pool I go to and was able to walk in the water with some pain and stiffness. The shallower water was very difficult. I will be starting to work on walking on a treadmill with a hoist to keep me from falling or putting too much weight. I have been working on straightening with exercises. I am praying that walking and doing other strengthening exercises in the pool, will get me back to walking again.

[@subnantingfort]

Grade 3 mcl tear 7 weeks ago while doing squats. Reduced running from 80-100km per week to 30-40, very painful but managable with icing afterwards. Did aggressive rehab from day 1. Just got back to normal running volume again and the pain is under control.

[@dominicvandeiret366]

As of right now they don’t want me on my knee at all they want the swelling to go down so we can do an mri as soon as possible

[@duncan1973fly]

I got surgery this Thursday mine is a key hole surgery home same day they said hope I can walk out without crouches

[@LeoGang89]

I suspect I injured my mcl a year and a half ago. I walk, run and do muai thai, but my knee is weak in that area and it causes my knee to grind out of and back into place often. 3 times this year

[@dmurphcufc]

I'm 4 months post injury. Came off push bike around 30mph and have a grade 2 MCL grade 2 ACL and grade 1 ALL. My surgeon has just recommended surgery as mcl has healed long and I still have instability. MRI scan to see how ACL has healed will say if I need surgery on ACL

[@ii_caedo2363]

Dislocated my knee cap at least 6 times every time it gets worse. Now I didn’t it a week ago. I can’t lift it I have a brace it still wants to give out. My dr said it’s not retracting like it should and he could feel my kneecap rubbing against the cartilage.

[@Jeph629]

Nice! I have a grade I tear after what should have been nothing more than a really slow, irrelevant snowboard fall. I felt the pain immediately, and severe point tenderness remains three weeks later at a tiny point at the most proximal area of the femoral medial epicondyle. There is no laxity or other dysfunction other than due to pain, which remains a big problem: It's my Left leg, so I can't lift my leg into the car after I first get in (too painful--must use arm to 'put' it in). Can't really exercise, so I thought I'd do some swimming: and made the mistake of taking a single breaststroke kick--which is dependent upon two intact MCLs! HURT like hell! I had to signal to the lifeguard it was just my knee when he heard me scream and was halfway into the water after me.

[@jackjordan2361]

Same here ,are u good now?

[@duhafalah6556]

Hi doctor, thanks for the info . I have a ligament tear since 2 months, the first month I didn’t know that i had a ligament tear just at that moment when I strained my knee I heard my thigh bone make a sound moving sideway from my down leg bone And it got back to the opposite side at that moment, after that I didn’t complain from anything unless when i bend my knee it makes a sound and hurts unless it got back to as it was , so the first month i walked on it without caution, then I went to a doctor he told me I should use a knee brace, so i did ,then it begins to swell a little, i went to another doctor he injected my knee with hyaluronic injection, after this injection for two weeks till now I can’t step on my knee still swollen and i fell insecure about walking even with my knee brace on , he told me to start knee training after two weeks of absolutely no stepping on it . What should i do and why it’s still swollen after the injection?

[@Brokenankles33]

Just tore my mcl and acl and I limp around and can put about 80% pressure on it. Never really hurts just uncomfortable and tight and side to side/ straightening out my leg is impossible

[@JMVenom]

How long did it take to fully recover sounds like what I have.

[@jackjordan2361]

Same here ,are u gud now?

[@dekancaine]

Just did the same. Had a mri done today. No pain really I can walk on it almost fine just not twisting it side movements. I tore my acl 18 years ago in my other knee and I couldn’t do anything with it and it took months to recovery. Hurt constantly. Crazy as this one is worse but doesn’t feel bad at all

[@peacefullyart]

I sprained my knee I can't put any pressure barely can move it and hurts so much even when i limp

[@deborahstout6061]

Now 5 weeks into mcl injury

[@syndysimmons7011]

My right leg completely run over by a vehicle. The accident caused grade three MCL tear, torn ACL, damage to the patella, Meniscus tear. My Orthopedic doctor said I will heal on my own. 1 year later, I am still in a hinged knee brace because I have a fear of more damage. My doctor said my MCL healed very tight. It has a very small give. He also said, Me still being in a brace is more mental than physical. I have no pain, but I am tired of the brace.

[@UnicaMemoraa]

Would love to hear how you’re holding up now

[@julioangel8032]

I have a grade 3 injury that happened in airborne school and after my 4th jump it completely tore. I still jumped out of a plane while it was injured the very next day so yes you can walk right after.

[@alijaadrovic3782]

Did you have any surgery or did it heal on its own ?

[@Martial166]

I had an mcl grade 1 but could walk . Cant imagine walking in grade 3

[@zackt5209]

I’m not sure what’s wrong with my knee my school trainer told me it may be my mcl it’s been a year and it’s still bothering me

[@v1olet..]

I just tore my mcl alongside a tibial plateau fracture. And I believe I just injured my mcl again after 8 weeks

[@thekoobays448]

Hello Dr. Geier. I am 56 and I injured my knee on haloween by walking backwards and sliding side/backward and extending my lower leg. I and am waiting for my MRI this coming monday. I think I torn my MCL badly. I am walking in a hinged brace and I have no pain, but if I put inward preasure on my lower leg I can feel knee joint movement with a sharp pain if I do it unkowingly that goes away quickly. Also if I take my weight off my leg, dangle it and lightly sway it side to side my knee moves and feels like it opens on the inside or would pop out of place if I did it hard enough. It has been 3 weeks today. There is less movement thab=n there was 2 weeks ago but I still wouldnt walk around for any amount of time without my brace on. With covid I cannot get in to see any specialist and my MRI I am paying at a private clinic because the wait time to go through the normal channels is approx 4 months. Thought? Many Thanks.

[@estelleadamski308]

I hurt my knee 3 wks. ago today. Went to a Ortho after 10 days, had a X-ray, no broken bones. Intense pain, especially at night. 2 days later had an ultrasound and it was neg. for blood clots. I will have a MRI this wk. Pain below the knee on the inside. Throbbing, burning pain that seems to radiate from the injury 1st diagnosis was knee sprain or bruised knee.. I was given a brace.I want to pain to go away, and hope to get a correct diagnosis, so I can get better.

[@butbutts]

How don’t know if I have MVP injury or meniscus tear. Almost 4 weeks ago after an intense half marathon on road where I was over reaching my stride i experienced swelling on both knees right on the point of the inside knee ( the boney bit) the left calf also swelled. It’s still very sore, I have been walking on it every day since as I’m a builder. Not ideal I’m sure. Any advice please. Need to get back to the running

[@slane_design]

broke my ankle (trimolluer) and injured my MCL back in September. My breaks have all healed, but still have pain in the MCL. Any suggestions for PT or healing?

[@cynthiaclaffey1522]

Oops sent before finishing last post…my question is: 1.wouldn’t it be better to wear some protective brace or wrap while on crutches until I get full leg extension 2. Wouldn’t a hinged brace be better than a straight brace to allow forward & back motion while it heals so the knee won’t freeze up?

[@mnoblesavage]

Love your Liverpool FC scarf 🧣 😍

[@jashaunbostic7268]

Just partially tore my mcl I can walk perfect but can’t bend my knee a whole lot

[@mathivananaaa]

Hello doctor I mathi High grade proximal MCL tear extending into medial patellofemoral ligament . For me What I do now

[@thangtonsing7701]

Its been a year now ... Though i could walk and drive ..it still likely to be popping out easily, i could not go to the doctor for further treatment because of the corona virus.

[@ViciousTigerPlayz]

So I was using my punching bag and my leg bent to the side wher the inner part of my knee bent In but it rolled out when I fell the rest of the day idk if I tore it or not but I do need advice

[@ArtisticalCompassion]

I'm going through a MCL injury but I can't get hooked up with a orthopedic. I can straighten my knee but it's hard to bend my knee. My biggest question is this if I had a grade 3 injury would my knee be black or blue? The muscle right above my knee is really swollen an the hospital gave me a full knee brace how can I get one of the braces ur talking about??

[@annamancia4575]

After a week's I haven't find any relief 😢 I hope the orthopedic surgeon can really do something my primer doctor fail to sent me to one from the beginning

[@deborahstout6061]

Mainly struggling with pain even though the swelling not so bad

[@justwingit1633]

Same glad to hear other people in servior pain makes me think everything is okay

[@billicious]

I am a cricketer and suffering from MCL after a knee dislocation since 1.5 months

[@y2blas]

man I tore my MCL and meniscus on Dec 8 and did not get it repaired because of workers comp. i had to wait 2 month for surgery and get ab MRI

[@cheriemanrique8044]

I'm going on my 3rd week after injury. Count bend knee, not even the slightest pressure after injury but now I can place my toe down with small pressure. I can extend my leg almost fully now. Waiting on mri to see what kind of damage my knee has. I overextended my knee popped about 2 years ago. I did not rest it more than two weeks two yrs ago. And it would pop out if place every now and then , then 3 weeks ago I was getting my car the car door slowly closed on me. My knee buckled and I couldn't use it since then

[@tuguldurmunguntulga1060]

Hello Dr 👋😊 I'm basketball player and i got knee injury issues. It's been a year since i got the injury. It felt like a half dislocated and i decided go to hospital and got x-ray for is there any bone injury? There was no bone cracked. And i didn't know about MRI and i healed with traditional medical and it was very successful. Few days ago in April 24th i jumped from a very high and again i just pumped my knee it goes to inside i think it didn't dislocated but it get tension or maybe torn MCL so a lot of medical thing i used pain killer some kind of little bit effective also i drink tablet for against the sore and now I'm using band to avoid my knee goes to side to side. Now I'm walking, no running no fast walking only walk please doc give me some information help me

[@fruitloopyt8124]

I completely tore my mcl and it took 3 days for me to be able to walk on it and it took one month until I had minimal pain however I couldn’t completely straighten my knee

[@abdimalik2437]

Till now?

[@rustyscrew5776]

How did you completely tear it?

[@ehisigho-obasuyi4607]

Did you use any support like walker, clutch or cane?

[@jenniferdontworry1349]

I just had my ACL done like and my MCL was ment to be fixed with my ACL but they done my ACL ..... But now my MCL is causing pain and making my knee give out I was told my MCL was on the border line of snapping .....

[@ajeebladka4992]

I got a car accident. Doctor suspected MCL injury. But I changed the doctor because I want to visit nearest one. He did x ray. Gave me bed rest. After 4 and half months, I was told that I need no further treatment. But after that 4 months has gone and can't run properly and when I climb stairs, I feel pain

[@angelinavash987]

I partially tore my mcl almost 4 weeks ago. I could walk on it but mainly on my toes but with a brace I could use my foot. I have a limp, can’t bend my knee in certain angles, and can’t straighten my knee. It’s been a pain and I miss having full activity.

[@sukhbirdhillon9800]

I messed my MCL up after colliding with another player during soccer and the only major issue im having is while turning. obv i cant play soccer for now but working out has been no porblem

[@tonycisneros636]

Same bro

[@theknights3025]

Hello Doc. I got hurt on the job and the doc looked at it and they did an MRI and x ray on knee and everything came out great. However, I still have knee pops and I went out running for the first time in a long time and hurt that mcl again

[@tonyspaghoop6526]

Waiting for my mri results but also dislocated my knee as well

[@joel__2902]

I did the same just yesterday

[@chantiahjermstad9289]

I recently had another knee dislocation my patella popped over to the left side while pivoting I sat down on a chair thinking it’d go back in on its own when it didn’t I tried to move it over with my fingers that didn’t work so I ended up having to hit it back in. I hit it 4 or 5 times. I took Ibuprofen and iced it. It continued to swell. The next morning I went in for X-rays and need to go back on Friday for a MRI they think I may have torn my MCL when it dislocated and May need to do surgery it makes me really nervous because they already scheduled for me to meet with a orthopedic surgeon the following Tuesday when I get my MRI results to discuss further treatment. I have a feeling there going to push me to do surgery since it’s a reaccuring problem and something I’ve already been through pt for.

[@Jessica11784]

I got a medail meniscus root tear in my left knee. I have to have surgery to repair it. I hope to be able to play football next year. The season starts in April but practice starts January 4th.

[@anaskhatri1]

How are you healing now?

[@ykos66]

Hi Dr. David Geier, I suffered a complete MCL tear and a slight PCL tear at the same time in Football. Thus was 5 months ago and I can currently run but I still feel uneasy on it. I'd say its still healing right now but I'm not sure. Is this normal to still feel wobbly on it?

[@ayushbhatnagar3081]

Are you able to do shooting like you used to?

[@rolienpotgieter7305]

The doctor at my local hospital said I had an MCL tear. My therapist thinks the same and gave me strengthening exercises to do until our next appointment. He is also going to put me in a back-brace as he reckons my Degenerative Disk Disease (app. 12 years now) is causing my knees extra work, therefore I do not recover fast enough from the MCL injury. It has now been 6-weeks and although I walk short distances without help, I still suffer from severe pain by night time. Prior to my injury I was walking 12 - 15km per day, at least 3 times a week, now I can barely walk to the gate. (ie: I am from South Africa, do not have a medical aid and therefore have to make use of our Government Hospital for treatment.)

[@JR6191947]

I am entering month 5 This is taking forever The pain is minimal but mechanics of knee is messed up My doctor wanted me out of a brace (drug store) and walking I am noticing weakness side to side and definite preference to lean toward injured side Now my hip is giving me trouble as well There is a suspected meniscus injury so I am waiting on MRI I really don't think doctors know how to treat

[@guruteja1999]

I have an accident. In that mcl, acl ,pcl tear will occur. last week mcl surgery done for me. Is it possible to walk as before after all surgeries.pls tell me

[@jullianadardanha7545]

I'm on the 4° day of my MCL injury. It hapened in a BJJ match, and I'm gonna do a image exam to determine the gravity of the damage on monday. Hope to get well and walk without support soon..

[@JohnSmith-hz7te]

Your injury happens almost the same times as mine. We should keep up with each other or keep a journey of healing or something? What is your grade of MCL and did you do a MRI?

[@justundodd7304]

Exact same situation, heard the pop and was more upset about not getting to train.

[@ahmedabbasalshammeri5461]

I got an mcl injury through heelhook two weeks ago it sucks...

[@Kobethornton1234]

Mine happened in wrestling

[@mr.toaster4630]

Julliana Dardanha in the morning today someone in training put on a leg lock and after the release i went on my knees and it popped. It felt like it was going to hurt for a sec but it didnt. Its the evening now but it hurts. Hope its not too serieus bc im competing this month. Lets see how it feels tomorrow

[@fastfoxxx88]

My doc said I have torn my MCL (grade 3) through the joint line which he said is unusual compared to tears off the attachment points that they can normally go in straight away and operate. I got told I have to wear a brace and on crutches for 12 weeks before they operate on my ACL (grade 3), I also have torn my lateral meniscus. It sucks. I'm not weight bearing on this leg till I get surgery I don't feel confident otherwise.

[@gemgal4002]

I’m sorry to hear! I’m not sure what I’ve done to my knee yet. But I cannot walk either or I’m scared it will buckle from under me again. How are you doing now?

[@rohiinazar1991]

Hi ashlee, wish you a fast recovery, did you receive any operation for your mcl? Or it’s just for acl? I torn my mcl 3 hours ago in a wrestling match 😬

[@bradselc3618]

I just tore my left Mcl grade 3 and Acl grade 3 meniscus grade 2 on Atv accident. I also dislocated my Left Shoulder. So basically half my body is out. So depressing! Looks like I need surgery for both left knee and shoulder. I have no insurance since I’m self employed. This one is going to make me Homeless 😞

[@jamestucker7013]

Grade 2 Mcl tear plus chondromalacia patella grade 4 had arthroscopic surgery on knee 2019 still buckles, pain still in middle of inner knee were originally pain started after several different injections to area knee still hurts now have pain on other side little puffy fluid quarter size bumps, injury work related while doing security taking down student someone steeping on foot ,toes pointed left body got twisted in right different direction.I was recommended to have knee replacement by Dr. Who did injections the knee replacement Dr.said it's premature for a total knee replacement at this time.I can't put all my weight on knee causing pain when I try to walk normal. 2018 October injury happened.

[@ursulasnoeij9066]

My mcl partial torn 75 % (after ultra sound) and cartilage knee hernia . It happend dec 15 2020. Waiting for mri. Surgeon want too know for sure no pieces of bone are under my knee cap. I wear a hinged ortho knee brace, but not a robotcop brace. Do exercise, but can only bend knee 45 degrees. Mostly pain at night en when. wearing the brace on the inside of my knee . What is this telling me? Could it be torn more or never heelt yet. Lots of time knee locked up en pops back.

[@eleanorcotton6824]

I am 82 years old and although I have rheumatoid arthritis I am usually fairly active. Just waiting to see my rheumatologist next week as I am experiencing what sounds like mcl injury pain. Other arthritis does not seem to be active. I will of course take my rheumatologist’s advice but wondering if cortisone injection has an application in these situations.

[@akramsocisse4872]

hey , are you there ? how do u feel now ?

[@nathanoliver]

I have a grade 3 full tear. Have walked on it and even light jogging for very short distances * before i found out it was a grade 3 😂. Note i have not continued sports ie football(soccer) heavy loads at gym which i use daily. MRI confirmed injury diagnosis now am awaiting surgery to correct. Looking at idk how much time off work and I’m a contractor with no health or injury cover!

[@theelivv254]

how is recovery now? How long did it take?

[@mikequintana253]

My MCL tore 4 months after total knee replacement how will that affect my knee replacement if at all im on a knee brace right now. not sure of the grade but my leg is really swollen, i have pain down to my foot pain wakes me up at night. my knee gives out often im really concerned.

[@Fresh2Death890]

It’s been five months since my injury and I’m still in pain. My doctor keep trying to downplay everything or make it seem like I’m faking it, but they did not even give me an MRI until months after the injury and saw that it was completely severed.

[@XIpunisheri]

they literally said the same thing to me man smh. i have to go back for a second opinion.

[@hollybeckstead7061]

I have mcl torn I'm don't know If I needed its

[@sherifmourad4615]

I am 65 years old ,I was hit by a car while standing resulted in MCL tear, used knee immobilizer not the hinged type for 8 weaks , repeated MRI ,showed 70 % healed , the orthopedic surgeon wants me to use knee immobilizer for another 4 weeks , I am not convinced because I can walk without knee immobilizer , what is your recommendation

[@Santanabat]

I tore my mcl almost a year and 2 months ago and I’m probably 60% recovered and don’t think it’ll get any better

[@craig19193]

Could you walk with your mcl tear

[@Santanabat]

@@craig19193 I had to wobble around and walk as slow as possible without putting pressure on my knees. Everyone is different and I didn’t get any therapy or a surgery

[@KhanxHF]

I am PPP (post poliomyelitis paralysis) . Now due to falling, i m hving MCL rupture (grade III). Any special precautions for PPP during MCL rupture.

[@steve10thestriker98]

hi Dr.David, my MCL injured recover and come back again but even i can still practice soccer most of the time i feel a bit of pain, the doctor told is level 1 but it will always come if i don't do surgery, what can you suggest me to do, i play soccer on hight level

[@Harbin27]

How did you recover? Time ? Thank you

[@OliverKeita]

Yeah, sprained my MCL and it only took like a few like weeks like maybe like three weeks four weeks maybe I was first in like a casting like all my knee then my sport doctor told me I could be like oh you need to suck moving your like knee and stuff like that so it gets a little better but now I’m walking on it and it feels great

[@DrDavidGeier]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheVocoderGuy]

The biggest challenge I'm facing with my mcl injury is getting ANY medical help from my doctor, I injured my knee last november and I can't get physio until december a year later and I can't get an mri to diagnose it until next fucking january, over a year after the injury. Should I be suing my doctor for malpractice?

[@deborafinkler7757]

Hey Doc, thanks for the video. A question: you generally CAN walk on MCL injury but is it recommended? My doc gave me crutches. Should i use them as much as possible or should i be trying to walk so i don’t lose muscle mass?

[@kwonas83]

if you dont have pain, you can walk normaly

[@pamelacanler5338]

Bike crash....MCL level two or greater, ACL messed up a little and a small compression fracture on the knee....about six weeks out....hmmmmm

[@mackenziepearl2292]

So i did something to my mcl about 2 months ago and it getting worse what should i do?

[@JR6191947]

It has been 8 weeks since my MCL tear....level 2 I absolutely could not walk using the affected knee My biggest problem now is pain while lying in my bed I often wake up in pain if I sleep on my side Also putting weight on my knee while fully bent really hurts Physio made things worse and seemed to bring on nerve related shooting pain Could there also be meniscus injury? I had x-ray and ultrasound

[@Talklabca]

I have the same, did it heal fast?

[@netcomann7669]

Hey. This is netco mann. I sprung my knee. What can I do

[@denzilmckenzie9336]

This is info. The thing is happening to me right now. I love it. Respect .

[@gamer78full]

I had grade 2 MCL injury, I knew from the moment I hurt my knee that it was a ligament, the pain is amazing, can’t imagine how it feels to have it completely torn. My first diagnosis was that my knee didn’t suffer any damage, so I didn’t take a lot of care. A couple of months later during a soccer match my knee just gave up a couple of minutes after the match had started, same pain, so this time I went with another doctor and got the diagnosis for a ligament injury, suggested 5 weeks of hinged knee brace, it feels nice, my knee feels solid, I can do most of my daily activities.

[@bharadwajrcr6356]

bending the knee , etc is painful. It's been three weeks. No problem in doing everyday activities . But definitely , not in position to play. How many weeks would it take for complete recovery !

[@elderscrolls3494]

were you able to walk within the first week? i hurt mine snowboarding but i can walk. it was really hard to walk the first 2 days but now i can bear weight

[@elderscrolls3494]

@@bharadwajrcr6356 was it a sprain or tear?

[@bharadwajrcr6356]

@@elderscrolls3494 Yes , I was able to walk. It was not complete tear. When I consulted doctor, he mentioned it can be partial tear or sprain. Since both don't need surgery , I did not opt for getting it scanned . After 3 months, I was almost fine. Still, I use the other leg whenever I feel not confident.

[@darnellmoore9473]

Tore my ACL MCL and one of my meniscus and I’m walking but it’s a weird limp (before my surgey in a week)

[@chairedits3596]

When did u realize your knee started hurting , I awkwardly jerked my knee while I was changing my direction on unstable turf abs it’s slipped from under me and it started to hurt a few hours after

[@bradselc3618]

I have same injury Acl /Mcl / meniscus. Did you end up needing surgery??

[@darnellmoore9473]

@@bradselc3618 yes you need surgery for ACL and MCL, I seen this one flag football chip go all natural but that’s not the proper way to heal. You need surgery. And take PT as serious as possible with home workouts.

[@10_Roads]

I had a grade 2 MCL sprain, and didn't get any instructions on how to treat it. After a long time, I was told that i should have been in a brace (don joy?), but never got one. After most of the pain went away I was unable to strecth and bend my knee fully. It took me 4 years to be able to run 10 km again. I just got a new sprain of the other knee two weeks ago and I'm really scared how long it is gonna take this time :(

[@diwakarpandey2480]

My MCL grade2 tear

[@bradselc3618]

God bless you 🙏

[@KymGphoto]

Im a 59 year old female with osteoarthritis and bone on bone in both knees.... I am able to get around and do things for the most part but cannot walk for a long lenghts of time. I recently had an MCL injury on my left knee I have no idea how it happened I was walking that day later that night and was sitting on my reclining chair when I got up I could barely walk. I went to the doctor was put on steroids to help with the swelling and I could not put any weight on that knee at all it’s been about two weeks and I’m just now being able to walk somewhat with the help of a crutch but I can tell it’s slowly getting better. . I cannot do my stationary bike as it hurts to bend it too far so I’m doing some exercises I have learned in the past from my physical therapist. I have to say this has been a very painful experience. It’s also hard to know when you can start doing more exercises without redamaging the ligament.

[@deb738]

I am 69 and extra weight and have an injury inside of right knee..I suspect mcl..??? I still work and stand for a living...how long did it take you to recover? I’m having a problem walking...so much pain..

[@simplerider3159]

I got my MCL torn on a motorcycle accident. I had a huge bruise on the side of my knee. After several weeks I noticed my lower leg was very unstable and like I could not control my foot. I went to the Dr and after all testing and everything it was determined my MCL was torn. Because of testing my surgery was delayed like over a month and the knee seemed to be getting worse. I got the MCL surgery done today and I am walking on crutches and I have an ice pack machine to the knee. The orthopedic said it was going to be a 3 month recovery. Right now because of stitches I have to have it wrapped for 3 days to avoid infection. By this video I can say I got the worst kind of MCL injury. In addition to the MCL my ACL is also sprained. I got pictures of it in surgery but I don't know how bad it is yet until my follow up appointment. I know it's not torn but in the pictures it looks like it has hairs coming out of it.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Are you fully recovered now 100%?

[@simplerider3159]

@@AmazingChinaToday I recovered from the surgery. One side of the knee is permanently numb. I can walk fine and do just about everything including short runs, jumping and even dancing. However I still sometimes feel pain in the knee and I have to always do knee exercises that I learned during physical therapy. I was told by the physical therapist that ligament damage is permanent and that the knee would never be the same. I am sure it's a lot better than if I had not had surgery. Before surgery I had lost control of my foot when walking and could not walk on a straight line.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

@@simplerider3159 Thanks for the update, hope the injury doesn't hold you back much! 👍

[@zaurzeynaloglu5956]

I have problem with Complete MCL and partial ACL , I need the surgery ?! Waiting your reply Thank you

[@moushuidas8024]

I also have same problem .. And just i have done my surgery last few days ago...and now i dont know how many time to need heal my mcl and acl... Pls help me ...pls reply...

[@marioallstars1500]

Sprained my MCL two weeks ago and I still can’t fully walk without support

[@thangtonsing7701]

Does it get swollen??

[@nycqueenisme]

@angiem How did you heal it?

[@jainablade1891]

Tore my mcl in a Muay Thai spar, been three months since but I still can’t comfortably walk without my knee brace, can’t squat, lunge and definitely can’t kick yet…😢

[@Mvibessunset]

I tore mine and after an mri it's was a confirmed grade 2 tear. I do kickboxing and in the few weeks after started building up to kicking the bag but now the physio is telling me kicking is out of the question for the next few months potentially year. Have you confirmed what grade it is yet and whatever you do take your time. Don't rush back to sparring or bag work like me and potentially restart the whole healing process. Good luck 🙏🏻

[@bradleyseeger]

Yesterday I went to the hospital and they took an X-ray and it showed nothing so then they felt my knee and the doctor said that is was an MCL injury and now I’m on week one (day 2)

[@ajayhooda1171]

Bradlee William r u recovered from mcl injury plz reply.

[@cyrusdavirus007]

Anyone know where you ask questions? I have a grade 1 strain. It’s tender but i want to go walk. Level ground with low risk of MCL injury. Can I walk long distances?

[@ridimagulati848]

I have the same on my right knee and it’s tender . I am on anti inflammatory meds at the moment . I am avoiding walking for 2-3 weeks but instead doing few leg exercises to strengthen the knee and also doing light yoga n stretches :)

[@nycqueenisme]

@@ridimagulati848 Which leg exercises?

[@RohitPatel-oh6of]

hi Dr.David , thanks for your knowledgeable video on ACL tear . i had the Grade 2 ACL injury 3 months ago . and my Doctor inform me that it will heal in 2 MONTHS time , but Now it was 3 months still it is not completely recover but due to Physiotherapist help my Knee get strength back. I have consulted another doctor and he informed me it will required surgery. I am very confused why different doctor recommend differently. i don't have pain in my knee and i can walk but not normal walk.

[@RNmike96]

Surgeon diagnosed me with severe sprain but I’m convinced it’s an MCL tear. There’s pain on the inside of my knee, I can’t put much weight on it and it feels like it’s just gonna buckle underneath me.

[@RNmike96]

He diagnosed me this past Monday.

[@gemgal4002]

What was it?

[@AlaminKhan-mj3gl]

Sir MCL Surgery after how day want i can Walking normal

[@sanjaymallick735]

Which technique is best for ACL reconstruction? All inside with fibre tape internal bracing or screw?

[@EdisonDerickSaludes]

I sprained my knee during basketball, after 2 weeks i can walk a little, how do i know if i need to do a surgery for my knee ligamets or i should just carry on?

[@skylerscott6051]

If I get one of these braces could I wrestle with it on? I just got a grade 2 in a match and I can’t be out for 2 weeks. Is their anything I can do so I will be able to wrestle as quickly as possible.

[@Chrisfresh510]

Skyler Scott hey what did you end up doing in the same problem right now

[@viratkohli931]

Suffering from Mcl grade 1

[@justindavis5665]

At 17 they said I tore my mcl. I’m 34 now standing at work with fluid build up from that knee. I’m in pain daily because it and haven’t been able to fully squat on it or run since the injury

[@ayadyehya3635]

Omg😰

[@bradselc3618]

Maybe your Acl was torn at 17?? Did you ever get an MRI??

[@elderscrolls3494]

i’m 17 and just hurt my mcl😂. my mri is tomorrow. we’ re you able to walk within the first week of injury?

[@gcgarcia21]

I went to sports chiropractor or medicine doctor. They press on my ligament to relieve pain. I don’t think it’s working for me been doing it for 2 1/2 weeks with not much to show for it if any. So I want to know if pressing on the ligament is supposed to be done? And also when I lay down the pain goes from mild to radiating and pulsating in waves. I haven’t gotten an MRI. I don’t want a steroid shot But will it aid in the healing process

[@ayadyehya3635]

Did u take steroids injection?? I'll wait your answer bro??

[@ginaprice5641]

Partial tear in a hinged brace with crutches it’s been 2 weeks. How long will it take to heal?

[@nirojansivakumaran5324]

how long did it take to walk normally?

[@wahidesrteagle9046]

Tell us your story

[@margaretfaison5727]

I fell and they done x ray and I am hurting so bad still in my knee, I can walk but it painful getting up and bending it ,and I get shocking pain in it .they saw nothing but I know something is wrong because I feel differently after my fall.

[@margaretfaison5727]

When I put pressure on it I have to something walk on my toes

[@oliviagracevlogs361]

I Hurt my knee last year I think I tore my acl or mcl but my mom will not take me to the dr to get checked out

[@esmeralda0660]

Did your mom ever take you? Thats very 😥sad