Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD A medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear affects the inside of the knee. The tough MCL ligament fibers that connect the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the top ...

Most MCL sprains can be treated non-operatively with bracing, anti-inflammatories, and physical therapy to regain motion and strength. However, meniscus tears usually do not heal by themselves and can ...

The Dallas Mavericks will be shorthanded for a while. Center Daniel Gafford will reportedly miss at least six weeks with an MCL sprain, per ESPN. The Mavericks originally announced Tuesday that ...