Torn Ligament Knee Braces

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Ligament Knee Braces & Injuries: ACL, MCL, LCL, & PCL The knee is the largest joint in the body and is also one of the most complex joints. The knee is essential to the movement of your leg. Sprains or tears in knee ligaments are most common in athletes. It used to be that when an athlete tore a knee ligament, it would be the end of an athlete’s career, now many athletes are able to return after a knee ligament injury. BraceAbility offers many knee ligament braces that can help in that recovery process. Knee ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect the bones in your leg. There are four major ligaments in the knee and each of them can be torn: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) Medial collateral ligament (MCL) Collateral ligaments: These are the ligaments that are found on the sides of your knee. They control the sideways movement of your knee. Cruciate ligaments: These are the ligaments found on the inside of your knee. They cross each other creating an “X” formation. Cruciate ligaments control the back and forth movement of your knee. Ligaments often tear from sudden changes in motion, like changing direction suddenly while running. The knee joint relies on these four ligaments and also surrounding muscles for stability, so it is easily injured. Symptoms of a Knee Ligament Injury: Very severe, sudden pain Swelling A popping or snapping sound Failure to put weight on the knee without excessive pain These are just general symptoms of knee ligament injuries; there are different symptoms for each individual ligament, read each category for specific symptoms. If you are looking for plus size ligament knee brace or a support that goes up to 4XL, BraceAbility offers Plus Size Ligament Knee Braces as well. Knee Ligament Injury Treatment If a person has a torn or strained ligament, an examination by an experienced physician is required to determine what ligament has been torn and what measure