[Diagnosis and treatment progress in the femoral insertion injury of medial collateral ligament of knee].

OBJECTIVE

To summarize the diagnosis and treatment progress in the femoral insertion injury of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of knee, and to provide a clinical reference for diagnosis and treatment.

METHODS

The literature on the femoral insertion injury of the MCL of knee was widely reviewed. The incidence, mechanisms of injury and anatomy, the diagnosis and classification, and status of treatment were summarized.

RESULTS

The mechanism of the femoral insertion injury of the MCL of knee is related to its anatomical and histological characteristics, as well as the abnormal valgus of the knee joint, excessive external rotation of the tibial platform and it is classified according to the injury characteristics to guide the refined and individualized clinical treatment.

CONCLUSION

Due to different understanding of femoral insertion injury of MCL of knee, the treatment methods are different, and thus is the healing effect. Additional studies are still needed to promote the healing of insertion injuries.