Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Knee Brace - What Works Best & How Long To Wear an LCL Brace For

In this video, Maryke explains when you need a brace for your lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury, because not all LCL injuries require a brace. She also explains the key features a brace has to have to work properly and how for long and during what activities to wear it.

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📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:04 Who needs a brace for an LCL injury?
00:01:36 How a brace helps LCL healing
00:02:40 What type of brace works best for LCL injuries?
00:04:46 When to wear your LCL brace
00:06:17 How we can help

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References:
Bushnell, B. D., et al. (2010). "Treatment of magnetic resonance imaging-documented isolated grade III lateral collateral ligament injuries in National Football League athletes." The American Journal of Sports Medicine 38(1): 86-91.

Davenport, D., et al. (2018). "Non-operative management of an isolated lateral collateral ligament injury in an adolescent patient and review of the literature." BMJ Case Reports 2018: bcr-2017-223478.

Petrillo, S., et al. (2017). "Management of combined injuries of the posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral corner of the knee: a systematic review." British Medical Bulletin 123(1): 47-57.

Ramos, L. A., et al. (2019). "Treatment and outcomes of lateral collateral ligament injury associated with anterior and posterior cruciate ligament injury at 2-year follow-up." Journal of Orthopaedics 16(6): 489-492.

Sikka, R. S., et al. (2015). "Isolated fibular collateral ligament injuries in athletes." Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 23(1): 17-21.

Yaras, R. J., et al. (2022). "Lateral collateral ligament knee injuries.” StatPearls Publishing.

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