The non operative treatment of isolated complete tears of the medial collateral ligament of the knee. A prospective study.

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P M Ballmer,R P Jakob,

In a prospective randomized study, 20 patients with isolated grade-III injuries to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee were treated by two different conservative methods: immediate mobilization (group A) or plaster immobilization (group B). All patients were examined while under anesthesia. Valgus-stress radiographs were performed to document a 2+ opening (6-10 mm) on the medial side. Associated damage to other structures (cruciate ligaments, menisci, cartilage) was ruled out arthroscopically. Average follow-up was 1.5 years. All patients rated good or excellent, although a minimal laxity of 3 mm on valgus-stress radiographs was present in 60% of the cases. No significant differences between the two treatment modalities were identified, except that group-A patients returned to work sooner. These results confirm that isolated grade-III MCL tears can be treated successfully by immediate mobilization.

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PM Ballmer,RP Jakob,

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The non operative treatment of isolated complete tears of the medial collateral ligament of the knee. A prospective study. Journal Published:

PUBLICATION TYPE: Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal: Archives of orthopaedic and traumatic surgery. Arc

VOLUME: 107

Page Numbers: 273-6

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ISSN: 0344-8444

DAY: 21

MONTH: 02

YEAR: 1988

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KEYWORDS: Rupture

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AFFILIATION: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Berne, Inselspital, Switzerland.

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