Mcl surgery recovery time off work

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) on the inner side of the knee is most often torn when there is a force that strikes the outside of the knee.

The MCL attempts to resist the knee bending sideways and tears if the force is too great. When this happens, you may face a recovery time of days to months, depending on the grade of the MCL tear.

Treatment of an MCL tear depends on the severity of the injury.

Mcl surgery recovery time for athletes

Treatment always begins with allowing the pain to subside, beginning work on mobility, followed by strengthening the knee to return to sports and activities. Bracing can often be useful for the treatment of MCL injuries.

Fortunately, most often surgery is not necessary for the treatment of an MCL tear.

In some specific circumstances, surgery may be recommended.

Grade 2 mcl tear recovery time

Grade 3 mcl tear no surgery

Grade 3 mcl tear recovery time

How to make your mcl heal faster

Mcl tear symptoms

Most often, surgery is used for the treatment of specific types of severe MCL injuries.

Treatment of Grade I MCL Tears

With grade I MCL injury, minor pain and tenderness are usually felt and you may need to use crutches for a short time.

Treatment consists of: