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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for torn ligaments
  1. Torn lateral collateral ligament (image) 
    A torn (LCL), is an injury to the lateral collateral ligament, a ligament extending from the top-outside surface of the fibula to the bottom-outside surface of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8842.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Torn medial collateral ligament (image) 
    A torn (MCL), is an injury to the medial collateral ligament. This ligament extends from the upper-inside surface of the tibia to the bottom-inside surface of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8865.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Anterior cruciate ligament repair - Series (image) 
    ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace the torn ACL ligament. There are several choices of tissue to use for the new ligament, including an autograft (tissue from the patient's own body) or an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100230_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Ankle sprain - Series (image) 
    ... occurs when some of the fibers of the ligaments are torn completely. ... severe ankle sprain. It occurs when the entire ligament is torn and there is great instability of the ankle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100209_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Knee arthroscopy - series (image) 
    ... be recommended for knee problems such as: A torn knee disc (meniscus) A damaged knee bone (patella) A damaged ligament Inflamed or damaged lining of the joint (synovium)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100117_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Ankle sprain (image) 
    ... is twisted inward (inversion injury). With this injury, ligaments that support the ankle can be torn which lead to swelling, inflammation, and bruising around ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19577.htm - Medical Encyclopedia