LCL Tears Flashcards

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Pathogenesis of an LCL tear?

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  • Hyperextension and varus
  • Also high incidence of common peroneal nerve injury from excessive stretch
  • Often part of multiple ligament knee injuries: high incidence of vascular injury
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Signs/symptoms of LCL tear?

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Marked instability on rotational movement: excessive internal rotation of the tibia and varus

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Treatment of LCL tears?

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Surgical: early repair
Surgical: late construction with tendon graft

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