Lcl injury

The lcl sprain has microscpoic tares in you ligement. It protects the outer section of the knee. It usually swells up and once you first get it, it is painful to walk on it. For the first three days crutches are highly suggested. As soon as possible go to a orthopedic. He will give you an Mri, x rays, and examine the knee. If doing any sports stop and go to physical therapy. It depends on how bad the sprain is to know when physical activity is allowed.

sprain 1- microscopic tares takes 1- 1 1/2 months to know when it is fully healed.

sprain 2- a slight tare if sports are done surgery is highly suggested (depends)

sprain 3- completly torn and need surgery a year for it to fully heal with no physical therapy.

Ways to make it heal faster:

Rest

Ice Compression

Elevation

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