Sharp Knee Pain On Lateral Side
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is an injury to the ligament on the outer side of the knee.
It can be a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament.
Alternative Names
LCL injury; Knee injury - lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Considerations
The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) goes from the top part of the fibula (the bone on the outside of the lower leg) to the outside part of the lower thigh bone.
The ligament helps keep the outer side of the knee joint stable.
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