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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury: Tear, Sprain & Strain Before we further discuss what an LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament or often times referred to as the Fibular Collateral Ligament) injury is, it important to understand more about the LCL ligament. There are four ligaments located within the knee that connect the lower leg bones to the femur ( ACL , MCL , LCL , and PCL ). Where is your LCL? The LCL ligament is found along the outside of the knee and connects the femur to the smaller bone of the leg bone (fibula). The LCL along with the MCL are both collateral ligaments meaning they are found along the sides of the knee. The LCL controls the side to side movement within the knee. Since the LCL does not connect to the meniscus or knee joint capsule, it is more flexible and less vulnerable to knee injuries. An LCL injury is however very common in contact sports such as football and soccer . It’s important to keep in mind that there are many varying types of LCL injuries. For more information on LCL Injuries and LCL Tears visit our resource library . Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of four ligaments that are critical to the stability of the knee joint. The MCL spans the distance from the end of the thigh bone to the top of the shin bone and is on the inside of the knee joint. Typically, MCL injuries are contact injuries. More often than not something needs to strike the knee for the MCL to tear. MCL injuries are graded on an I-III scale, the higher number being more severe and requiring longer recovery time. Regardless of the grade of your injury, BraceAbility.com has a knee brace for your MCL. Knee Braces for LCL Injury Treatment Because the LCL is more flexible than other ligaments, the majority of injuries associated with this ligament will be simple sprains and strains. An LCL injury brace is often times the only treatment that is needed to recover from this type of injury. If the injury to the LC