LCL Tears: What You Need to Know
What is the LCL? The knee is a large joint that primarily moves in one direction—bending and straightening. To prevent unwanted movement, it relies on strong ligaments, including the Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) on the outer knee and the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) on the inner side. The LCL’s main function is to stop the