Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tears may not be as common as tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). But when a severe LCL tear occurs, you’re almost certainly going to need surgery to repair the damage and restore strength, stability and function in your knee. Here’s how to tell if your LCL is torn and what to expect during and following your surgery to repair it.
If you’re experiencing prolonged joint pain and stiffness, you may be a candidate for stem cell therapy.
Shoulder pain is one of the most common medical complaints among patients of all ages, making even simple tasks painful and worrisome. Unless your pain stems from a very recent injury, diagnosing the cause of shoulder pain isn’t always straightforward.
ACL sprains and tears are among the most common types of knee injuries in the U.S., with more than a quarter million people injuring their anterior cruciate ligaments every year. Although ACL tears are more common among athletes in high-intensity sports, like football, basketball and soccer, anyone can wind up injuring their ACL — even weekend athletes and people who lead relatively sedentary lifestyles.
Online doctor visits are a good way to make sure you get the orthopedic care you need during the COVID-19 pandemic. At OrthoIllinois, Dr. Van Thiel and his team make getting in-home medical care as easy as possible with Doxy.me, a leading, state-of-the-art telehealth system developed specifically for ease of use.
