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If you have -- or suspect you have -- an MCL injury or tear, you should know that the physicians at the University of Michigan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have the expertise to diagnose and treat this painful condition. We are among the oldest and most well-regarded orthopaedic units in the country, performing more ACL, MCL, PCL and meniscus operations than some hospitals do in a five-year period.

We take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that brings together the skills -- and the knowledge -- of all areas of our health system that will be involved in your care.

Our goal is to improve the quality of your life.

Note: If you have suffered a trauma -- whether it's from a fall or a sports injury -- it's important to seek treatment as soon you can, or you could risk further complications such as stiffness, prolonged pain or scar tissue in the joint. Getting that diagnosis quickly and accurately means we can treat you while the injury is simpler to treat.

Some typical symptoms include:

When you come to the University of Michigan:

Then we will use all of this information to develop an individualized treatment plan for you.

Most MCL tears don't require surgery, and we like to take a non-surgical approach first. Your doctor may recommend treatments such as:

The most important component in full recovery is physical therapy.