LCL Tear Treatment in Indore
Expert Care for Lateral Knee Injuries & Sports Recovery
An LCL tear (Lateral Collateral Ligament tear) is a relatively less common but serious knee injury, especially in athletes involved in contact sports. At Ortho Pro Clinic, Indore, Dr. Ravindra Gupta, Gold Medalist & Sports Injury Specialist, provides precise diagnosis and advanced treatment options — including arthroscopic ligament repair and reconstruction — to help you return to an active lifestyle safely and quickly.
🔍 What is an LCL Tear?
The Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) is located on the outer side of the knee. It connects the femur (thighbone) to the fibula (outer shinbone) and helps stabilize the knee against forces from the inner side. A tear typically occurs due to direct impact to the inside of the knee, causing overstretching or rupture of the ligament.
⚠️ Signs & Symptoms
- Pain on the outer side of the knee
- Swelling and tenderness over the lateral knee
- Instability or the knee "giving way" during side movements
- Bruising around the knee
- Stiffness and limited range of motion
- A blow to the inside of the knee (common in football, wrestling, rugby)
- Sudden twisting or pivoting movements
- High-speed trauma or falls
- Hyperextension of the knee joint
- May occur in combination with ACL, PCL, or meniscus injuries
- Clinical stress tests (Varus stress test)
- MRI scan to evaluate the grade of tear and rule out associated ligament or meniscal injuries
- X-ray to assess any bone involvement
🧘 Non-Surgical (Grade I or II tears):
- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)
- Knee brace for support
- Pain management medications
- Supervised physiotherapy to restore function
- Return to sports in 4–8 weeks
🔧 Surgical (Grade III tears or multi-ligament injuries):
- LCL Repair or Reconstruction Surgery
Performed via minimally invasive techniques
Often done in combination with ACL/PCL reconstruction if needed
Restores full stability and function
- Non-surgical care: ₹3,000 – ₹10,000
- Surgical reconstruction: ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000
Varies based on injury grade, surgical complexity, and hospital setup.
- Knee brace: 2–4 weeks
- Physiotherapy starts early to regain range of motion
- Light activities: 4–6 weeks (non-surgical)
- Sports return: 4–6 months after surgery