Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries - Orthopaedic Care - Sydney, NSW

Symptoms of Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

• Pain along the inner side of the knee
• Swelling and tenderness shortly after injury
• Feeling of instability or the knee "giving way"
• Stiffness and difficulty bending the knee
• Bruising around the inner knee area

Dr Oliver Khoo - Orthopaedic Care in Sydney, NSW

Residents of Sydney, NSW, seeking specialised care for medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries can consult with Dr Oliver Khoo, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon at St Vincent’s Clinic in Darlinghurst. Dr Khoo provides surgical management for patients with high-grade MCL tears or combined ligament injuries that affect knee stability and function.

How Dr Khoo treats Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

Dr Oliver Khoo offers surgical treatment for MCL injuries in cases where the ligament is completely torn, healing is incomplete, or there is associated injury to other knee structures. His approach focuses on restoring knee alignment and ensuring long-term stability.

Surgical Management

Surgical options may include direct repair of the MCL or reconstruction using graft tissue, depending on the extent and chronicity of the injury. Each procedure is carefully tailored to the patient’s anatomy, level of activity, and recovery goals, supporting a stable and functional return to movement.