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Ligament Injury

Knee comprises of four major ligaments. Ligaments are elastic bands of tissue that connect bones to each other. They provide stability and strength to the joint ligament. There are majorly four types of ligament as mentioned earlier. They include,

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL).
  • Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

Common Types of ligament injuries:

  • Sprained Ankle
  • ACL Tear
  • MCL or LCL Tear
  • PCL Tear
  • LCL, PCL, ACL tear

Ligament Injury