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Medial collateral ligament injury
The Lachman's test
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The abduction (valgus) stress test
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Anterior knee anatomy (right knee), patella removed
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Medial collateral ligament injury
Medial collateral ligament (right knee)
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Oblique view of medial knee (right knee). MCL: medial collateral ligament
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Medial collateral ligament injury
The Lachman's test
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The anterior drawer test
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Diagnostic algorithm for medial collateral ligament injuries. RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation
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X-ray indications in acute knee injury: the Ottawa knee rules
Table created by Sanjeev Bhatia, MD. Adapted from Stiell IG, et al. Implementation of the Ottawa knee rule for the use of radiography in acute knee injuries. JAMA. 1997;278:2075-2079
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X-ray indications in acute knee injury: the Ottawa knee rules
Table created by Sanjeev Bhatia, MD. Adapted from Stiell IG, et al. Implementation of the Ottawa knee rule for the use of radiography in acute knee injuries. JAMA. 1997;278:2075-2079
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Medial collateral ligament injury
Hinged knee brace
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T2-weighted MRI showing a medial collateral ligament injury
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