Ligament on medial (inner) side of knee
Expansion
Medial Collateral Ligament
Purpose
Assess for tear or strain (medial knee pain)
Clinical Context
Medial collateral ligament includes superficial and deep components. Superficial medial collateral ligament tear common (valgus stress); deep medial collateral ligament involved in unhappy triad (anterior cruciate ligament plus medial collateral ligament plus meniscus).
Related Terms
- Lateral collateral ligament
- Knee ligaments
Key Points
- Medial collateral ligament tear common in sports injury; grade 1 to 3 (strain, partial, complete tear)