MCL injuries usually heal on their own, but it really depends on where the MCL is torn and how badly it is torn. Many injuries are low grade and respond well to physical therapy and immediate range of motion.
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction has gained in popularity over the past 15 years, with most studies showing a clear advantage over techniques such as medial
Joe’s dislocated his patella skiing. In this short video I walk through his injury and recovery after an MPFL reconstruction and tibial tubercle osteotomy surgery.
Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction has gained in popularity over the past 15 years, with most studies showing a clear advantage over techniques such as
Beware of studies like this one about MPFL reconstruction that only have one year of follow-up. In this small study of only 43 patients who
I did a short video a few years ago specifically about walking backward on a treadmill. If you have knee pain, this may help.