MCL Tear Treatment in Indore
Regain Knee Stability with Expert Sports Injury Care
The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is one of the key ligaments that stabilize the knee joint. An MCL tear is a common sports injury caused by sudden impact or twisting forces to the knee. At Ortho Pro Clinic, Indore, Dr. Ravindra Gupta, a Gold Medalist and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, offers expert diagnosis and effective treatment — both non-surgical and surgical — for MCL injuries to restore full function and stability.
🔍 What is an MCL Tear?
The MCL runs along the inner side of the knee, connecting the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). It prevents the knee from bending inward excessively. A tear occurs when the knee is pushed inward forcefully, often during contact sports like football, hockey, or martial arts.
⚠️ Symptoms of an MCL Injury
- Pain along the inner side of the knee
- Swelling and tenderness
- Instability or feeling that the knee may give out
- Stiffness or reduced range of motion
- Difficulty bearing weight or walking
- Direct blow to the outer side of the knee
- Twisting injuries during sports
- Sudden change in direction
- Combined ligament injuries (with ACL or meniscus)
- Physical tests (Valgus stress test for MCL laxity)
- MRI to determine the grade of tear (Grade I – mild, II – partial, III – complete)
- X-rays to rule out associated bone injury
🧘 Non-Surgical (Grades I & II):
- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)
- Knee brace for support
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Guided physiotherapy to restore strength and flexibility
- Gradual return to sports within 4–8 weeks
🔧 Surgical (Grade III or complex injury):
- Arthroscopic or open MCL repair or reconstruction
Often needed if the ligament is completely torn or if other ligaments (like ACL) are also involved
Ensures long-term stability in high-demand athletes
- Non-surgical care: ₹3,000 – ₹12,000
- Surgical treatment: ₹70,000 – ₹1,30,000
Cost varies based on tear severity and treatment approach.
- Brace support: 2–4 weeks
- Physiotherapy begins within days
- Mild activity in 4–6 weeks (non-surgical)
- Return to full sports in 3–5 months (after surgery or high-grade tears)