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 of the tibia (shin bone) can tear, ...

Does it seem like the number of people you know who have sustained knee injuries has increased recently? That's likely ...

A. There are four main ligaments that maintain stability of the knee. The MCL and LCL are important for side-to-side stability. These ligaments, when torn, have a good micro circulation and can ...

One wrong step can lead to a twisted ankle. Aly M. Fayed, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about these ...

The Dallas Mavericks’ rather bizarre season just got worse. A whole lot worse. Their All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is now out for the season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament ...

Touchdowns and torn ligaments. Hail Marys and hamstring pulls. Tackles and turf toe. Injuries can play as big a role in an NFL team's successes or failures as the best game plans. “That’s part of the ...

A severe knee sprain accompanied by a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is a common injury among athletes.

Some of the most important players on NFL teams are those that might not necessarily start the season on the field. Depth is crucial during a rigorous 17-game regular-season schedule that's preceded ...