MCL

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The MCL Ligament

This ligament on the medial aspect of the knee, the medial collateral ligament (MCL), is a commonly injured ligament. It is a broad thick band about four to six inches long. It has deep and superficial layers. This ligament is vulnerable to blows to the knee from the outside, which often occur in contact sports. The exciting thing is that these ligaments can heal well if the person treats them correctly after the injury. What the athlete should not do is use the RICE treatment and anti-inflammatory medications, as these stop the healing process. A better approach is the MEAT program, which involves movement, exercise, natural analgesics, and specific treatments such as physiotherapy or Prolotherapy. When they do not heal on their own, Prolotherapy is used to strengthen them, thus relieving the pain. The MCL rarely needs surgical repair, but often requires stimulation repair with Prolotherapy.

Injury to the MCL also occurs when an athlete falls awkwardly while playing a contact sport or skiing. He/she feels a tearing pain on the inner side of the knee. Usually the athlete can still walk but the pain increases with passage of time. Often there is a swelling of the knee due to the trauma. These symptoms gradually improve over several weeks, and in many cases heal completely. In complete tears (grade III) a brace if often prescribed with gradually-increasing degrees of motion of the knee. This type of bracing is called functional bracing. It is used for a very short time. For the athlete who wants to speed the healing process, even for a complete tear, Prolotherapy can be done on both ends of the MCL to stimulate the body to repair the area.

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Ross Hauser, M.D. Dr. Hauser received his M.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago; completed his residency at Loyola-Hines VA-Marianjoy Hospitals in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Hauser is the Medical Director and co-founder of the physician-run, comprehensive natural medicine clinic, Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Hauser is one of the leading experts in the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries with Prolotherapy. He, along with his wife Marion, have written seven books on the topic of Prolotherapy, a comprehensive book on the natural medicine approach to cancer, as well as a myriad of articles and newsletters for the general public. Read more Ask A QUESTION
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