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You have sustained a fracture to your medial malleolus (bone on the inside of ankle). Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to unite (heal) although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3 to 6 months.

The Ultimate Performance Compression Elastic Ankle Support is an ideal choice for recovery from mild arthritis, with easy application and enough compression to bring down swelling and pain in less advanced cases.

You will need a pillow for this exercise.

1. Sit on the floor with your knees bent.
2. Place a pillow between your knees.
3. Put your hands slightly behind your hips for support.
4. Squeeze the pillow by tightening the muscles on the inside of your thighs.
5. Hold for 6 seconds, then rest for up to 10 seconds.
6. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

It may take up to eight weeks to fully recover, depending on the grade of your injury. If the lateral collateral ligament was torn where it attaches to the thighbone (femur) or shinbone (tibia), the surgeon will reattach the ligament to the bone using large stitches or a metal bone staple.

Most LCL injuries can be treated at home with:

1. Rest and protecting your knee.
2. Ice or a cold pack.
3. Wrapping your knee with an elastic bandage (compression).
4. Propping up (elevating) your knee.
5. Anti-inflammatory medicine.

Recovery time for an MCL or LCL sprain is usually between four to six weeks.

Symptoms of LCL Injury Your knee may feel like it could give out when you’re walking or standing. Your knee may lock in place or catch when you walk, instead of moving smoothly. You may not have your normal range of motion. Your foot may feel numb or weak, along with your knee pain, if it’s a severe tear.

The symptoms of an LCL injury are similar to other ligament injuries. You may experience pain and tenderness along the outside of the knee, along with swelling. Some people also describe a feeling of instability in their knee when walking, as if the knee may give out, lock or catch.

The LCL helps to prevent excessive side movement of the knee joint. If the LCL is torn, the knee joint may move too far side-to-side when stressed. It is commonly torn during sports activities and this happens when the knee bends inwards excessively and the LCL is stretched too far.

It is the strongest of the 4 knee ligaments and prevents your knee from moving too far backward. MCL – Medial Collateral Ligament – Provides stability to the inside of the knee. LCL – Lateral Collateral Ligament – Provides stability to the outside of the knee.

types of lateral meniscus tears Tears of the lateral meniscus are quite common. The rubbery piece of cartilage is quite susceptible to tears when the knee twists or turns in unnatural or quick movements. Degenerative tears can also occur with age or due to untreated cumulative traumas.