Knee Ligament Sprains

1. Signs/Symptoms: Point Tender on medial side of the knee. Decreased extension of the knee. Swelling along the medial side of the knee.

2. Mechanism of Injury: Injury happens as a result of valgus force to the knee.

3. Signs/Symptoms: Swelling mostly on the outer side of the knee. Point tender on the lateral side of the knee.

4. Mechanism of Injury: Injury occurs as a result of a powerful varus force to the knee while it is planted.

5. Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain

6. Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain

7. Signs/Symptoms: May feel a pop in the knee. Decreased Range of Motion. Severe Pain in knee. Hemarthrosis.

8. Mechanism of Injury: Injury usually occurs due to a sudden change of direction or landing awkwardly.

9. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain