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| WHAT IS A LATERAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT SPRAIN? |
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| A sprain is a joint injury that causes a stretch or tear in a ligament, a strong band of tissue that connects one bone to another. The lateral collateral ligament is located on the outer side of the knee. It attaches the bottom portion of the thigh bone (femur) to the outside bone of the lower leg (fibula). |
| Sprains are graded I, II, or III, depending on the severity of the sprain |
| Grade I - pain with minimal damage to the ligaments |
| Grade II - more ligament damage and mild looseness of the joint |
| Grade III - complete tearing of the ligament, and the joint is very loose and unstable |
| HOW DOES IT OCCUR? |
| The lateral collateral ligament can be injured by a twisting motion, or from a blow to the inner side of the knee. |
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| WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? |
| There will often be pain on the outer side of your knee. Your knee may be swollen and tender. You may have the feeling of your knee giving way. You might hear or feel a pop or snap at the time of injury. |
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