Saturday, November 14, 2009

Grading Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries

The clinical grades of medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury correspond to MR appearance.
Grade 1: Sprain. High signal in soft tissues medial to the MCL.
Grade 2: Severe sprain or partial tear. High signal in soft tissues medial to the MCL and partial disruption of the fibers.
Grade 3: Complete tear.

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