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LCL Tears: What You Need to Know

Mar 24, 2025adminInformation for Patientsknee joint, LCL, ligament injury, tears

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

Achilles Tendon Tears

Nov 26, 2024adminInformation for Patientsachilles pain, Achilles tendon, injury recovery, tears

What Is It? The Achilles tendon is a strong band of fibrous tissue located at the back of the ankle, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It plays a crucial role in foot movement, allowing actions like standing on tiptoe or pointing the foot by pulling the heel when the calf muscles contract.