LCL Sprains and Tears - Symptoms, Tests, Recovery Times. Plus: Do I Need Surgery for my LCL Injury?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

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[@The_Bladdenbolo]

I just injured my LCL this past saturday at a jiu jitsu tournament and this video gave me a ton of peace of mind that my injury isnt extreme and wont need surgery

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery.

[@joeoleysyck652]

I just did the same thing training yesterday I was playing x-guard and entering into matrix back takes.

[@The_Bladdenbolo]

@@joeoleysyck652 was the injury when you threw the outside leg to their back knee?

[@joeoleysyck652]

Yes exactly. I didn’t have the right angle cause my hook was on the side of his knee instead of behind it. I learned a valuable lesson. Just sucks having to go through the recovery process. Feeling blessed that it wasn’t one of the more problematic ligament tears

[@The_Bladdenbolo]

@joeoleysyck652 im nervous i wont be able to play dela riva to my left, which is a huge part of my game. I start PT on thursday

[@cat-a-tonic150]

I'm 70 and suffered an LCL sprain last year. The previous week (I think), I had a sharp pain in the outer side of my hamstring while doing sled pulls. I may have been taking too long a step or moving too quickly. The pain passed quickly but the following week, the LCL suddenly went. My GP had just retired so I went to Urgent Care. The X-Ray result: "No fracture or dislocation is identified. Minimal degenerative changes of the medial compartment. No significant joint effusion. The soft tissue is unremarkable." The nurse even said I was unusually free of arthritis for a man my age. I was prescribed physical therapy and continue to do rehab exercises since being released. Mostly, I have full use but occasionally, the knee gets a bit of slop and there is a bit of pain. I reset the knee by sitting on my haunches with my hand inserted at the back of the knee (this was not prescribed, just something I picked up over the years). Anyway, I weightlift 3 times a week. Am I pushing my luck, especially with squats and deadlifts? I have an excellent trainer who watches me like a hawk.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Not at all - if your knee tolerates the training well (no pain during or after) and you build it up in a sensible way, then it is usually absolutely fine.

[@dalepaladin916]

70 and weight lifting?? Kudos and respect from a junior 59 year old (with a completely blown out knee)! 😊❤

[@Dads_cooking_journal]

I have a grade 2 from running about 10 years ago now. I took a few years off running, came back was doing great and then re injured it again. Took a few years off. Can’t really run past three miles without it bothering me :( I May need surgery. Thanks for the information. Well done!!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@ladyvader3173]

I just got LCL augmentation surgery on an acute tear + ACL reconstruction 8 days ago. Can't wait for the exercise video, your content has helped me tremendeously with my (according to my ortho) hopeless and chronic achilles tendinopathy :)))

[@jrbarreras2448]

How quick was you're surgery and how was the first couple days? I'm going in next week it's been 3 weeks since my rotational dislocation. My swelling is down but without crutches my leg dislocates over and over. Never had knee surgery 😊

[@shubhamshejale4861]

I had a injured my knee two weeks ago during a football game. Thanks, now I know that I am having an LCL problem. This video took a lot of my anxiety away tonight, thanks.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome, and good luck with your recovery!

[@editorone787]

How are you now are you done surgery

[@bdawk511]

Watching this really put my mind at ease about my LCL. I injured it falling on it in hockey and coming back too early and reinjuring it, gonna go with a brace/sleeve for the next few weeks in the gym and do the rehab exercises so I can get back to playing!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching, and good luck with your recovery!

[@Alx-L]

Hi Maryke.. thanks a lot for this content and your channel. I've been waiting for the LCL video and I'm glad and grateful you finally made it!. Had a snap sound while doing yoga a month ago, no inflammation nor a lot of pain, small discomfort continued till now and when saw the orthopedist and MRI, there's a partial tear. I didn't wear the brace as didn't really think was serious before the MRI 😢, hope still recovers well, I'm a long distance runner and I've been tormented with the idea of not being able to run anymore..

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your recovery!

[@scotty90]

Exactly like me I had a snap and then was a bit sore but got worse over time and now I’m in bad pain.

[@Alx-L]

​@scotty90 hi ran 10K yesterday Sunday, 13K last weekend and back at gym and biking but it's been a journey of almost 6 months. Definitely get it checked and pause to focus in recovery and rehabilitation.

[@scotty90]

@@Alx-L did you wear a brace full time or for a few hours a day?

[@Alx-L]

​@scotty90 I unfortunately didn't wear the brace until I got the MRI, I wore it for 2 weeks afterwards, walking and sleeping

[@ericoshiokhai1468]

Thank you Just realized I might need surgery Reoccurring lcl injury from basketball 😢

[@tonderaijunior5910]

heyy how did the surgery go?

[@fredt3727]

Basically what I found through trial and error is, if you have no ACL left or a dysfunctional ACL (because it is not fully healed), then you are at a higher risk of "just" injuring the LCL again and again and again.... 3 times so far for me, full-ish recovery is about 2-3 weeks after each "injury event". This is all after a full ACL tear 2 years ago (which i "rehabed" without surgery). I am in my 40s.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing.

[@allisonsantala7507]

The lcl surgery is gnarly. I just had a menicus repair which is arthroscopic and the lcl reconstruction which is an open surgery. I was hoping we could skip the lcl surgery but when my doc checked it out in the OR he said it was trashed. enjoyed this video

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your recovery!

[@viratjaiswal9983]

I have an itbs but I was confuse with LCL ...your vedio helped me to know my real problem.... thank you very much mam

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

My pleasure

[@mobikes1547]

Yesterday I had a very loud audible POP while at Jiu Jitsu early in the morning and I had some minor pain on the outside of the knee. I was able to go though the rest of the day without issue. By the end of the day it was starting to get sore. I iced it last night and plan to ice today a few times as well. Overall, I think it is pretty minor. My bigger question is what causes the POP? People on the other side of my gym heard the POP. Thank you for your time.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

A pop usually means something have torn (but not always) - it could be your LCL or meniscus. See how it goes - if it doesn't calm down significantly in the next week, then getting it checked is likely a good idea.

[@Kawabunga900]

Im here for the same exact reason . Mine popped last night at BJJ, wasnt too painful but this morning it's real sore. Did yours end up healing or what happened?

[@pebalsamo]

@@Kawabunga900 I am a little over a month in and I can get around normally, but still cannot deep knee bend, or put much lateral pressure on the knee. I am going to BJJ now, but now sparing. I have no closed guard right now either. Definitely getting better, but it is slow....

[@Kawabunga900]

@@pebalsamo Dang man. Good luck and roll safe. Hopefully mine heals up quickly. Hearing that pop last night made my heart stop.😆 Part of the game

[@mobikes1547]

@@Kawabunga900 Just FYI, the pebalsamo is me. Not sure how I got logged in under that account.

[@jasonhandy1361]

Incredible doctor. Very knowledgeable and succinct, I hsve numbness all down the outer part of my shinbone. Also pain near the LCL. I suppose it is a nerve problem. Going to try a brace I suppose.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching, and good luck with your recovery!

[@adamstevens7956]

6 weeks for grade 1. Madness 3 days to a week and a half

[@matte4480]

What I've learnt from this video si that the results of MRI may be pretty unreliable. According to it I should have a grade 3, complete tear. But actually just 48 hours of moderate pain. I was on a static bike within 3 day. Pulling and pushing a sled within 7. Full range of motion in 10. No noticeable instability. Braced bjj in 20 (although this I know it is dumb).

[@alki020977]

I’ve had a right knee injury for over 5 years. It hasn’t bothered me much through the years. That’s why I didn’t do anything about it. But in the last 3 months it has been getting worse. There is a lot of inwards movement on my knee and the outside of my knee is very tender when I press on it. When I squat my knee usually pops out and goes back in when I stretch it out. I can’t sit down on the ground and cross my legs because my knee would pop out. I can run in a straight direction but find it impossible to change directions without my knee popping out. I’m quite sure my LCL is the problem here and possibly some other ligaments as well.

[@Elle_M_Gem7]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. This was so, so, so incredibly helpful!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericoshiokhai1468]

May your days be long

[@ImWoki]

just injured my knee and i am trying to search for what i may have done to it and this is explaining all of my symptoms. hurts so bad if i turn to quickly/bend my leg outwards.

[@mrnobody.158]

I fell of a scooty just after that when I tried to walk my knee bend to the left and i fell with some pain After 2 days I can walk almost normally but if try to walk a bit fast or raise my leg up the leg sometimes bends again to the left with a pain and shock I dont know, I consuslted a doctor and he said it would be fixed within 10-15 days , I hope its alright

[@eleechimdiaclinton368]

I've lcl injury, my Doctor said I don't need surgery so he gave me supplements to take, of which ive been taken it close to 3 years, my injury is gradually healing but I want it to heal fast, I'm tired of taking the drug. The drugs are cod liver oil, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, fasolate and calcium.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Drugs are not really that important for healing. We have a whole playlist about LCL injuries that might help: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRW4ITRa6bAQBWyt4wVRMh1bpFIjzwi- If you want help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com

[@ericjackson8281]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendacurrie358]

Brilliant overview . Does it take a few days to determine the extent of these injuries and what else is involved ?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Sometimes - it can often be easier to get a full picture once the acute pain has settled a bit after about 3 to 5 days.

[@nhatvulong9782]

hello. very nice and educated video. Thank you Doctor. I have been through very serious ACL knee injury on right knee and I have surgery on that and have been playing football for 2 years. And recently I have another injury on the left knee while playing football. While put the left feet on the ground, the other player push me from the inside to outside and I heard a small crack (not big as the crack I have at the ACL injury, and my knee rotated like my ) and I feel that crack is not the crack of ACL torn (Grade 3). After that my outside knee is swollen and hurt, the inside knee seems not very much. After 3 weeks I am now able to walk upstair but still a little uncomfort to walk downstair. I still feel the knee stable unlike the ACL injury I had before for the right knee so I think the ACL still there, maybe stretched but not completely torn. My question is : - Do I had an LCL tear or MCL tear or both if I only swelling much from outside of the knee? - Should I rest and return to sport longer than usual to help my knee perform better and my knee health overall for long time after?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I really can't tell what you have done - you will need to get a physio or doctor to test your knee to check what structures have been injured.

[@zetianji-j9l]

I was injured last week, the same as you, but I had an mri and the doctor said it was completely broken and needed surgery. I don't know what to do. I can walk and squat normally now

[@tomsamek2936]

this is really useful information. thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome

[@austinmajor8462]

Im a college runner and I injured my LCL 5 months ago I took a month off and then did 2 months of rehabilitation and I still have lots of pain throughout the week are there any recommendations?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It might be that you also injured something else e.g. bruised the bone which can cause pain to continue for much longer. An LCL should be healed by now, so it might be a good idea to get a second opinion to understand why your pain has not yet settled.

[@jordansherwood918]

Just happened playing football, should I go to a&e or just phone the doctor tomorrow?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It might actually be quicker to get a scan if you need it if you go to A&E. But if you don't fancy waiting there for so long, it is also fine to just see your GP or physiotherapist tomorrow - you may not even need a scan if it's a minor tear.

[@so0fly93]

This happened to me 3 days ago while wrestling. It was painful with some swelling and bruising but I continued to run and 3 days later feel like nothing happened. Should I be concerned?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If it is feeling fine, then you likely just had a mild sprain - I would just avoid any hectic force on it for a few more weeks e.g. be careful with wrestling or very uneven terrain when running.

[@mangs_games8216]

I just injured my LCL (Im guessing as i haven't had it confirmed by my doctor). I injured it during a failed attempt at a wheelie on my dirt bike. After it happened, i wasn't able to walk on it at all, and when I tried to get up, I felt my knee almost bend outward. I then went to the ER, and they gave me a knee immobilizer. It's been around a week and a half, and im able to walk on it with some weight on it with my knee immobilizer on. I'm not exactly sure which grade i might be, but I would love some feedback. This is my first serious injury thats taken me out of a sport like this. I've been stressing about this since I injured myself.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@dalepaladin916]

Kudos on these videos from a Yank across the sea. ❤😊

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you like them!

[@etha2392]

Tore my lcl on sunday playing rugby, im going for a soft tissue scan soon

[@nrroz30]

3 weeks ago injured myself while playing basketball, the pain is not there most of the times, but knee feels unstable sometimes while standing straight or while walking down stairs, also very scared if need to have a surgery, hamstrings feels very tight sometimes as well, help with rehab

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

A good first step is usually to get it properly diagnosed, otherwise you don't really know what rehab is needed. If you want help figuring it out and a rehab plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@inshal7532]

I was able to walk just after my injury although I feel pain at the back of my knee , how long before I could walk to college ?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

There is no set time because every person's injury is different - it depends on how your leg feels. If it feels OK to walk that far and it does not cause it to be more painful later, then it is OK to do.

[@kourosh-c4o]

Great video 🙏🏻

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thank you 🙌

[@zero6972]

I just got my Acl reconstruction + Lcl was tightened with a screw...The surgery was smooth, but coming back from the hospital, I hurted my newly repiared LCL at the fibula rejoin. The pain was really significant and even had rapid contractions or spasms for the first 2 days...The pain gradually decreased but the knee gets locked when I try to bend it more than 60°. It has been 20 days and It only pains in the fibula region where the LCL screw was placed. Is it a serious conern? I hope its not a grade 3. The doctor asked me to do my bending exercise even if it pains. What's your take?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

In your case, you need to follow the advice of your surgeon - they should know exactly what they have done and what the best rehab is after such a procedure. We can't really make safe recommendations without knowing all the details and doing an assessment.

[@stephenwint]

Hi.. I have bowed legs and injured the outer part of my both knees during a hike about three weeks ago. It has healed tremendously and sometimes I walk without pain. However, I have noticed the pain still happens after driving or constant movement. Is it serious? Did my bowed legs contribute to the injury?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It doesn't sound serious - it sounds like it is healing really well and likely just need a few more weeks before it regains its full strength. I can't really comment on whether the shape of your legs had anything to do with it because I don't have enough information - there are many factors that can contribute to it e.g. choice of shoes, how fit you were etc.

[@jarod4323]

can i still do weight training to strengthen my knee during the 4-6 weeks rest, if i have a grade 1 LCL injury. if yes, then which exercises would you recommend me to do to strengthen my knees. thank you very much.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes - You're not meant to be resting for that period - you are meant to do rehab and strength training is part of that. Here's a video where I demo some exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaci3pjabqXa80

[@ebenkitching1895]

Will slow spinning on gym bicycle help recover of gr 1 injury

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes, as long as it can be done with minimal discomfort

[@jdmullen78]

If a patient has a cardiac stent (cannot get MRI scans) would ultrasound testing be sufficient to substitute?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Yes, Ultrasound can diagnose LCL tears but it won't be able to show you anything inside the knee e.g. meniscus. I think a CT scan might be a safe alternative to and MRI scan.

[@thetyler8738]

I currently have in-between a grade 2/3 lcl tear. I'm using a brace for 6 weeks then getting it reevaluated for surgery. I've always been going to PT twice a week. I'm able to walk, pain level has dropped significantly and I'm starting to get near the 90 degrees bend mark. But the problem is sometimes my knee gives out. I have 2 weeks til I get reevaluated hopefully I don't need surgery, I have track field that starts in a few weeks. Do you think I'll be back by then?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It does not sound as if your knee is ready for running yet, let alone fast running, so I don't think track and field will be an option if it is only a few weeks away.

[@elseswitch6231]

many thanks

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Welcome!!

[@nishthanegi8186]

Great to know there no major injury to me .its just grade 1 but the thing is there no pain in the knee or ligament but only thing is i feel like there no power or energy in the leg and while i am straightening my leg its like my ligament or knee is shaking . So please suggest me something regarding this problem.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Not everyone gets pain - our bodies react differently to injuries. But the physio who assessed you are best placed to answer it because I don't have enough context to really make a useful or safe suggestion for what is right in your case.

[@rajamanan1259]

I was playing soccer and i was standing and my opponet knee got hit on my outer knee . At that time I couldn’t move my knee and couldnt walk properly but after 2 days i got ok but i am not 100 percent ok . I do feel pain sometimes when i am putting it in awkward position can u guide please i cant pay doctor

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I can't really tell what is wrong without assessing you, but it sounds as if it is recovering.

[@priyankaag9828]

I am 47, had a partital LCL ligament tear 2 months back with bakers cyst due to someones negligence injury but acl abd pcl is fine as per mri report. I was feeling ok yeaterday liftwd heavy weight bag for sometime and today again i see swelling and pain . Do i need to go for bed reat again . As 2 months i was on bed rest with no physical activity just normal hone activity of cooking food

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@wkd0]

So i did some gardening work also i go the gym and do light deadlifting now after gardening i came in and had my legs bent relaxing then all of a sudden i get a muscle spasm and my leg locked on me but i ended up kicking it out in panic and now when i bend it the leg locks on the sides so ive been resting and using a leg compression band and hoping what ever it is goes away eventually as cant get drs appointment 😅 any idea what it could actually be

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If it is the knee joint that locks, then it might be your lateral meniscus that is injured

[@wkd0]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio do i just rest and it will repair as i say I can’t get a doctors appointment but I will take that as a possibility. Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it very much. How long to fully heal ?

[@maxp2305]

I tore my LCL about 8 years ago (confirmed by varus test) but even to this day, it almost feels like it goes out of place. Should I go back and get more testing done?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

If it still feels unstable, then you might have more going on there. But often, strengthening the muscles around your knee can solve that. I would follow a graded strength training plan for 12 weeks first and then if it still feels like that, get it checked.

[@eldenn3877]

Beginning April, i had a knee to knee collision playing soccer and heard a loud pop and wasn’t able to walk for 2-3 days, docter said it was a lcl injury now it’s june and the pain has lessened. I can run moderately ,get on with my day by day but one wrong movement brings back a immense pain. Any recommendations?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@AKB-cs8kw]

Its been 3 months of lcl injury still cant wt bear its sharp pain recent mri shows lcl sprain now still cant walk … why so

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You need to ask your doctor that question - we can't make any useful suggestions without understanding the full context of your injury.

[@ManjinderSingh-jv8kh]

❤ vey educative

[@VictorOchieng-xq2gi]

Hello doc, i play basketball and unfortunately landed badly when i jumped. I feel confident that i have the similar issue as this, the LCL however mine has a popping sound. What might be the issue?? Now is my sixth week out and i have full mobility of my knee though when i bend is painful. Please help me

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@ElshanOrujlu]

heyy thanks for sharing this problem is that when i squat in somewhere or when i sit down tight i have problem when i stand up so side of right knee and a little part of back of knee get painful is that relating to ligaments or what pls help me i have these pains at least 3 months

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@vasilikipolychronidou6198]

I got an LCL grade 1 sprain as well as an ACL grade 1 sprain from a basketball injury. My doctor told me to rest for 2-3 weeks and so i did. Now the only symptom that remained is pain on the LCL location, outer side of the knee that only hurts when i put pressure on the spot with my hand. Is it safe to start practice now at a slower pace ofc? It really doesnt bother me or hurt me when i move or run.

[@vasilikipolychronidou6198]

I did rehab within that time, exercises at home and gym, and nothins strainous, plus icing, and wore a brace (those designed for sports) if i had to walk distances, and took NSAIDs for the first 10 days (the maximum i could), the knee isn't swollen anymore and the only way this spot hurts is if I press it with my hand, I could just ignore it and try to practice since it doesn't bother me when I move and stretch my knee, but obviously I am afraid it could get worse so I dont know if its safe. Help 🥺

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I answer that for you in detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvFnXaPrcqCeJIsi=2lzgNv5PwnZnmQB2&t=792

[@vasilikipolychronidou6198]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio Thank you so much!!

[@Bigboibeven]

Hello! Sorry to ask this in the comments, I just wanted to see if I could get your opinion on something. So I was playing volleyball and landed a bit funny and felt my left knee twinge, and now on the outside of the knee, I feel unstable. No pain when walking, and I played volleyball after this injury, although my jumping ability was reduced and the feeling of instability was more noticeable and there was some pain. I have since taken a break from volleyball, and i don't have pain when I walk, but the feeling of instability is still present. This injury occurred in mid April, it is now early June so about 6-7 weeks. Do you think if I just continue to avoid playing volleyball for a bit and then work on strengthening my knee, the instability will go away? I'm scared to go to a doctor because I'm terrified of surgery and I really hope I don't need anything invasive done. I also don't think I'd be able to do a lengthy recovery period given my need to be on my feet for work, but I also don't want to give up the sport I love. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

First of all, this does not sound like something that requires surgery, so stop worrying about that. But you are delaying your recovery by not getting a proper diagnosis. So go see a physiotherapist who can assess your knee for you and give your a rehab plan and training advice. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@JM-mh1yv]

Great channel

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching!

[@the.apollooa5305]

I crashed on a bike and hit my knee, now from what i know that my lcl I'm able to move it in certain positions, any thoughts?

[@Winthistime777]

Thanks!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@JamieHOTT13]

I feel like i might have this, i get tingling above knee cap where quad attaches and below kneecap on outer side when standing straight up and unstable knees when shakes things like a protein cup

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Obviously I don't know your situation but what you are describing sounds more like a nerve injury - those symptoms are not typical of LCL sprains. LCL sprains also only happen when you have a really strong trauma e.g. someone runs into you or falls on you or you fall in a bad position etc.

[@TerriYoung-n3n]

I've gotten this thing so many times how many times is enough for concern. Sick of this s***

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@JasonOByrne-oz1tq]

Your amazing, thanks so much🙏🙏🙏

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You are welcome.

[@tonderaijunior5910]

i can feel a constant pulse beat on the left side outer side of my knee .Could it be an LCL Sprain? its now almost a year since i got injured and having this feeling. And this pulse beat is on and off

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It can be any of the structures in that area: meniscus, lcl, nerve, ITB etc. A physio will be able to assess it and give you a diagnosis.

[@ritensinghrawat]

I twisted my knee and had a my whole knee swollen. Now it's been 2weeks. I can properly walk and i can bend my knee and i can do squats also, but when i drag something with my leg it feels like my knee like my knee falls and gets back to its place why does that happen.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi there, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@rehalpreetsingh358]

I have ligament injury i getting the treatment from one week but my knee is not stable when i give the pressure knee going out site means leg going outside means lcl side . leg like feel free Please let me know about this

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Ask you physio but sounds like you need a brace - here's a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2mypnSAaq2jg6M

[@__alligo_]

Ma'am im suffering from a very small leg length discrepancy( 2cm diffrence) so im using a heel to equilize my leg size. But some time when i use heavy weight to workout this pain comes in and i think it is an LCL inquiry. How can i prevent this. Is there any solution ma'am.please help

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You need to get someone to check your movement when you use the weights to see if you are doing a funny move with your legs or not - if your leg is turning out etc. then you may want to see if you can control it better. Also you need to check if your heel raise is causing your leg to turn out too much.

[@Windsorfavue]

I can’t walk but I did a scan and there were no tears

[@littlepastys]

WHAT IS HAPPENING 😭 LITERALLY GOT DIAGNOSED WITH A MINOR LCL SPRAIN YESTERDAY OMG

[@TatianaShamillakathomi]

Can you walk

[@TatianaShamillakathomi]

I can stand still without pain but i cant move

[@littlepastys]

@TatianaShamillakathomi it's all healed now, I had a knee brace on for a few weeks for stability and slowly strengthened it back up to speed

[@Windsorfavue]

How long did it take same happened to me lol

[@Windsorfavue]

@@TatianaShamillakathomisame

[@rprprprprprp712]

My son, 13 years old, injured his right knee while playing soccer. According to him, it was a ball hitting bis knee when his leg was outstretched. It didnt feel tooo bad at that time. So he continued to play. But by end of that day it was hurting very badly. But he could walk a bit. We didnt take him too seriously aince he injures himself almost wvery week. The next day he went to school. In the evening we got him a knee brace and he has been wearing that and going to school. After about 9 days, we saw he was still not improving. So we took him to a Dr, who took an MRI, amd also inspected him. No broken bone. But he has a tear in his meniscus, and the ACL which is strained, both of which the Dr said is ok. But the LCL is "nearly full thickness tear" according to the report. My son agreed that his knee sometimes felt like it was slipping. He now hobbles around comfortably with the knee brace and unfortunately tries to do everyrhing that he was previously doing, barring out and out sports. Pain level is 2 to 3 on 10, according to him. Surgery is ruled out till he is 16. The first Dr was not very hopeful he will heal on his own, hinting gently that he will likely have to wait till 16 to do a surgery and then play any sport. He did say lets hope for the best and see if its starting to heal after 6 weeks. But didn't suggest any course of action in the meanwhile. The 2nd Dr I took my son to, was more optimistic. He is having my son do cold compress thrice a day with a game ready machine. And start on Physio right away. Also some vitamins etc to help with healing. A 3rd Dr who took a look at the report remotely, said my son should be on crutches now and give his leg complete rest. And start physio only after a few weeks. Confused on whether to start physio right away as suggested by the 2nd Dr. Whom we are now considering as the main guy to go with. Please suggest course of action. Understand its hard to do that without reading the report or looking at the scan or inspecting him. But what are your thoughts. Happy to get on a video consult, if that can helpnyou make suggestions. We are based in India.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

We can't provide safe advice without understanding all the aspects involved and doing an assessment. I would pick the doctor you trust most and go with their recommendations.

[@Dkisic]

when i bend and straighten my leg, on the lcl side my knee or something there clicks everytime how i can fix this?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

It depends on what it is that is clicking - it can be your IT band, Kneecap, hamstring tendons, meniscus etc. Get it checked by a physio and once they have diagnosed it, they will be able to tell you what to do because the treatment is different depending on the cause.

[@Dkisic]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio i finished pyhsio everything and i got back on my sports but i had pain when landing, it feels like my knee fall and gets back on place, i did mri it said parcially tear lca

[@Dkisic]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio i dont know if i recover properly?

[@TatianaShamillakathomi]

I cant walk but can stand still i think its my lcl

[@dillongeer3930]

I could walk on a full torn acl 😕

[@abhirazzz7780]

My name Abhishek 35 year Date of injury 16 may 24 I have pcl avulsion fracture + 3 gr LCL tear Without surgery I am in rest only May I will recover without surgery or plz guide me with detail... I am fully confused Now I try to band my knee without support I can band only 20-25% .... Feel pain during band only

[@abhirazzz7780]

It's not clear that LCL tear is gr 2 or gr 3 ...... MRI REPORT they write Near to complete thickness tear of LCL

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi Abhishek, We cannot provide individual treatment advice without doing an in-depth assessment of your injury and your personal circumstances, as the advice might not be appropriate for you. You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@TerriYoung-n3n]

I can't subscribe. But help me

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios if you would like an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@tamimhossain638]

@ericoshiokhai1468 Mam,i was get LCL injury 2week ago,when play football,now i am walking but when i bent my knee fully i feel both inner and outside knee pain🥹what can i do now?

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Get it assessed by a physiotherapist so they can identify what is causing the pain and give you appropriate advice - I can't make safe suggestions without assessing you.

[@tamimhossain638]

@@SportsInjuryPhysio Thank you mam