The lateral collateral ligament is a thin band of tissue running along the outside of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the fibula, which is the small bone of the lower leg that runs down the side of the knee and connects to the ankle.
What does LCL pain feel like?
Symptoms of LCL Injury
If you hurt your LCL, it's common to have pain and swelling. These symptoms are also common: Your knee may feel stiff, sore, or tender along the outer edge. Your knee may feel like it could give out when you're walking or standing.
What are the symptoms of a lateral collateral ligament injury?
What are the symptoms of an LCL injury?
- swelling of the knee (especially the outer aspect)
- stiffness of the knee joint that can cause locking of the knee.
- pain or soreness on the outside of the knee.
- instability of the knee joint (feeling like it's going to give out)
