Healthful Hints: Iliotibial band syndrome a pain in the knee Jul 29, 2008
The list of other problems to consider in the differential diagnosis includes hamstring strain, medial and lateral collateral ligament injury, cartilage injury, other muscle/fibrous tissue pain, arthritis, bursitis, patellofemoral syndrome, joint sprain, referred pain from spine and stress fracture. That s all. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Chivas' Bornstein Out 6-8 Weeks With Knee Injury May 12, 2008
Bornstein, who has made 10 appearances for the U.S., suffered a Grade 2 sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee in training Thursday. An MRI revealed the extent of the injury, which will not require surgery. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Patriots' Mayo a working man May 2, 2008
In 2005, he had surgery to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. In 2006, he started 11 of 12 games, finishing third on the team with 83 tackles, despite a balky left knee that required arthroscopic surgery. (Boston Globe)
Back tearing it up Mar 6, 2008
He had torn not one, but three of the four major ligaments in his left knee: The anterior cruciate ligament, the lateral collateral ligament, and the medial collateral ligament. He also ripped one of two menisci, the cartilage that cushions the knee joint. (Boston Globe)
Fighter gives local flavor to WEC Mar 2, 2008
Moore tore the lateral collateral ligament in his knee and will have what he described as a very common surgery to repair the damage. MMA consists of three main aspects: submissions, wrestling and kickboxing, and if Moore has a weakness, he said the injury has allowed him to concentrate on it. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Rutgers' McCurdy lost for season with knee injury Feb 22, 2008
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers sophomore Myia McCurdy will miss the remainder of the 2007-08 season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament, as well as injuries to the lateral collateral ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus, in her right knee in Tuesday's 57-51 win over Notre Dame. "We're as thin as ever and it's a major blow for us,'' said Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer, who has just eight healthy scholarship players. "We're trying to lick our wounds and regroup and figure out... (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
NFL Briefs: Police arrest four in Taylor slaying, say intent was to rob Dec 1, 2007
VIKINGS: RB Adrian Peterson was listed as probable for the Minnesota's game against the Lions on Sunday after missing two games because of a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. EAGLES: QB Donovan McNabb is doubtful for the Eagles' game against Seattle on Sunday after missing practice again. (North County Times)
Favre won't miss a beat Dec 1, 2007
Running back Adrian Peterson is probable for the Vikings' game against the Lions tomorrow after he missed two games because of a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. Marvin Harrison likely will miss another game when the Colts host the Jaguars tomorrow. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Vikings’ Adrian Peterson expects to play on Sunday Nov 30, 2007
Right now I feel like I will be able to go out and play, said Peterson, who suffered a partially torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee Nov. 11 at Green Bay. I am just going to continue to take it one day at a time and see how it feels during practice and after practice and I will have to be able to make that decision this weekend. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Eagles coach Reid waits a bit on McNabb call Nov 27, 2007
Peterson tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee three weeks ago against Green Bay. He missed the last two victories over Oakland and the Giants, but he had an MRI yesterday that "shows excellent healing," coach Brad Childress said. (Boston Globe)
Redskins' Taylor shot in residence Nov 27, 2007
" Peterson could be back by Sunday MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson is on track to return to the field this week, just in time for a pivotal NFC North game against Detroit. Peterson tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee three weeks ago against Green Bay. He missed the last two victories over Oakland and the Giants, but the star rookie had an MRI exam Monday that "shows excellent healing," coach Brad Childress said. As long as everything goes as... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vikings RB Peterson upgraded to questionable Nov 25, 2007
Peterson tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee two weeks ago against Green Bay, but coach Brad Childress said he thought the NFL's leading rusher was progressing ahead of schedule this week in practice. "He's getting there," Childress said. (ESPN -- Football News)
CFL boss sees NFL future in Toronto Nov 24, 2007
Peterson tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee two weeks ago against Green Bay. Bills rookie running back Marshawn Lynch will miss his second consecutive game because of a badly sprained left ankle. (Boston Globe)
Rookies making immediate impact in NFL with great seasons for some, dismal for others Nov 24, 2007
I wouldn t say surprised, said Peterson, who hopes to return soon from a partially torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. With the mind-set I have and the guys I have up front, I know anything is possible. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
The Wednesday Inside Scoop Nov 22, 2007
Olson was allowed to speak to the media for the first time since he sustained a sprained lateral collateral ligament in his left knee in the Notre Dame game Oct. 6. Earlier, Dorrell said Olson could be the emergency quarterback against the Ducks. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
NFL Notebook: Fear of paralysis convinces Chiefs RB Holmes to retire Nov 22, 2007
Meanwhile, rookie running back Adrian Peterson, recovering from a partially torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, participated in light individual drills, but is unlikely to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Elsewhere. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Vikings' Peterson back at practice, still unlikely for Sunday Nov 22, 2007
After working out without pain in his injured right knee the past two days, Peterson took the next step in his recovery from a partially torn lateral collateral ligament. Coach Brad Childress said he considered Peterson upgraded from the long shot status he assigned the NFL s leading rusher earlier in the week regarding his readiness to play against the New York Giants. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Vikes: Peterson 'long shot' to play Sunday Nov 20, 2007
Peterson, who still leads the league by a wide margin with 1,081 yards rushing, was hurt in the third quarter of the Nov. 11 game against Green Bay on a tackle by Packers cornerback that caused his lateral collateral ligament to tear. The LCL is the least critical of the four knee ligaments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Wounded Knee Nov 19, 2007
Media members from VU and other local Twin Cities media outlets have become quasi-medicos as diagrams and models of knees have been shown to isolate the lateral collateral ligament. While a 10-minute refresher course isnt going to get the job done, there have been conflicting opinions as to how severe the injury is and who is actually going to benefit if A.P. misses just one or two games. (VikingUpdate.com)
Nancy Gay On The NFL Nov 16, 2007
But when he left the field limping last week after tearing the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee in the second half of a 34-0 rout by the Packers, storm clouds that already hung over the Vikings' 3-6 season darkened even more. The debate: What exactly is the prognosis for Peterson, the only marketable player on an otherwise unwatchable Vikings team. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Vikings lose rookie Peterson Nov 13, 2007
"He spent a sleepless Sunday night at his home in Eden Prairie, with the worry getting so great that he found himself doing a self-examination of both knees to see if he could detect any differences, all in the hope of finding some comfort.After getting an MRI exam on Monday, Peterson should be sleeping much better now.The rookie sensation, who just a week earlier set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego, will miss at least one game with a torn lateral collateral... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Peterson out for one game Nov 13, 2007
"' After getting an MRI exam on Monday, Peterson should be sleeping much better now. The rookie sensation, who just a week earlier set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego, will miss at least one game with a torn lateral collateral ligament. But the injury is not deemed serious enough to require surgery or jeopardize Peterson's season. "I was very relieved. It could've been a lot worse," Peterson said. "I just thank God. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Thunderbirds intent on making most of remainder of season Oct 27, 2007
North Callaway will have to go forward without the services of senior quarterback Travis Thacher, whose career with the Thunderbirds is over after he tore the lateral collateral ligament in his knee against Osage. Junior David Heileman will start tonight after replacing Thacher who previously had undergone knee surgery last summer in the second quarter. (Fulton Sun, MO)
California at UCLA Preview Oct 21, 2007
Quarterback was knocked out of the game in the first quarter, and won't return for three or four weeks because of a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee. "We have to get our health back and get ready to play a great Cal football team," said UCLA coach , whose team has had two weeks to prepare. (UCLA Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's soccer loses game, star Oct 15, 2007
He is scheduled to have an MRI today to determine the extent of the injury, but Penn State coach Barry Gorman said that team trainers believe Yeisley suffered a tear of his lateral collateral ligament (LCL) with a possibility of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage, as well. Yeisley battled knee and foot injuries over the last year, but entered the season fully recovered. (Daily Collegian, PA)
IOC to act on disqualifications for Jones Oct 10, 2007
UCLA quarterback Ben Olson will be sidelined 3-4 weeks with a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee. Kansas State discovered possible rules violations in its football program and is cooperating with the NCAA in an investigation. (Boston Globe)
UCLA's Olson sidelined 3-4 weeks with knee injury Oct 10, 2007
LOS ANGELES -- quarterback will be sidelined three to four weeks with a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee. The school announced that arthroscopic surgery on Olson's knee Tuesday showed he didn't have torn cartilage. (ESPN -- College Football News)
In Brief: Kaepernick takes over as Nevada quarterback Oct 10, 2007
UCLA quarterback Ben Olson had surgery and will be out three to four weeks with a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee. UCLA's next game is Oct. 20 against No. 2 Cal (5-0, 2-0) at the Rose Bowl. (Modesto Bee, CA)
UCLA: Cowan unsure about return Oct 10, 2007
Still, he is expected to miss three to four weeks because of a partially torn lateral collateral ligament. Beyond Cowan, Dorrell's fallback positions involve risk -- whether it's Bethel-Thompson, Rasshan or Forcier. (Los Angeles Times)
Cal-UCLA added to ABC schedule Oct 9, 2007
The school announced late Monday that Olson, injured in the first quarter of UCLA's 20-6 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday night, has a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his knee. At USC, quarterback John David Booty sat out practice Monday, watching as Mark Sanchez played with the first unit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
USC QB sits out practice, hopes to play Oct 9, 2007
"Olson to have surgeryUCLA quarterback Ben Olson will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee today to check for a possible cartilage tear.The school announced late Monday that Olson, injured in the first quarter of UCLA's 20-6 loss to Notre Dame last weekend, has a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his knee.An estimate on how long Olson will be sidelined won't be known until after today's procedure, the school said.ASU finds way to stay unbeaten Arizona State looked very... (North County Times)
UCLA: QB Olson to have surgery Oct 9, 2007
Olson suffered a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in the knee in the first quarter of the Bruins' 20-6 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. The surgery is termed as "precautionary" by UCLA officials and is being done to check for a possible tear in the lateral meniscus. (Los Angeles Times)
Monaco has line coming together Sep 28, 2007
Junior defensive end Larry Abare will miss the remainder of the season with a lateral collateral ligament injury in his left knee. Abare, who was injured in a 51-12 win over Cornell Saturday, was an honorable mention All-Ivy selection a year ago when he tied for the team lead with brother Bobby with 49 solo tackles. (New Haven Register, CT)
Mark Schlabach May 12, 2007
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Study uses MRI to determine features of osteoarthrosis May 5, 2007
Abnormalities in the ligaments found on the outside of the knee (lateral collateral ligament complex or LCLC) are commonly seen on MRI in patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA), according to a study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.. The study consisted of 96 patients (53 women, 43 men), 51 with knee osteoarthrosis, and 44 patients with knee pain following an injury and no history of knee... (EurekAlert!)
McKamey Announces End To Lobo Football Career Jan 13, 2007
McKamey was lost for the 2006 season three plays into the second game after suffering a torn left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament Sept. 9 at New Mexico State. He had surgery Sept. 18. (Golobos.com)
Chippewas are ideal role models Nov 25, 2006
McDuffie, the Bulls' No. 1 tailback coming out of the spring, tore both his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament during UB's triple-overtime loss at Bowling Green in September. McDuffie had surgery in mid September and rehab generally takes 8-12 months. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Mathis' injury: a fractured neck Nov 9, 2006
Last season, he tore his ACL and the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee. While a member of the New Orleans Saints, he suffered a neck and spine injury while making a tackle on Washington's Ki-Jana Carter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hampton faces lengthy recovery (Corey Masisak) Oct 18, 2006
Dr. Jeff Fair, assistant athletic director for Sports Medicine at the academy, said the MRI revealed Hampton has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, torn posterior cruciate ligament and a torn lateral collateral ligament. The medial collateral ligament was not damaged. (Washington Times, DC)
AREA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK Oct 3, 2006
for a second opinion, White learned he had also torn his Lateral Collateral Ligament and the meniscus too in his right leg in addition to his ACL.. White had surgery on his right LCL on Sept. 26. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Smith ready to play, or so he says Sep 28, 2006
Smith tore his anterior cruciate ligament, lateral collateral ligament and hamstring tendon all near or on his left knee. He must wear the knee brace the remainder of the season. (Fresno Bee)
Lobos Open MWC Season At Air Force Sep 26, 2006
Lobo senior QB is out for the season after suffering a torn left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament on the third play of the New Mexico State game Sept. 9. He had surgery Sept. 18. (Golobos.com)
Hardman Crocker finally humbled Sep 25, 2006
"Michael's lateral collateral ligament looks to be torn, so he's battling," Masci said ... The Herald spoke to an orthopaedic surgeon yesterday who said that generally speaking, unless the damage was minor, a player would have no chance of playing a week after tearing the lateral collateral ligament and would be looking at between two and six weeks out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Miners In Albuquerque For First Time Since 2001 Sep 19, 2006
UNM senior QB is out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn left anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament on the third play of the New Mexico State game Sept. 9. He had surgery Monday. (Golobos.com)
Bulls lose tailback McDuffie for the season Sep 14, 2006
The Williamsville North product tore both his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament during Saturday's triple-overtime loss at Bowling Green and will undergo surgery this week, UB coach Turner Gill said Tuesday. Rehab for the injury generally takes 8-12 months. (Buffalo News)
Mathis masters another comeback Sep 13, 2006
He tore the ACL and the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee. Through the latest comeback, Mathis' staunchest supporter was Falcons coach Jim Mora, who never doubted that Mathis would return. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mathis back in secondary again Aug 3, 2006
Just more than a week into last regular season, Mathis, 32, tore his left ACL as did Finneran as well as a lateral collateral ligament during a practice. In the same practice, punt returner Allen Rossum pulled his hamstring, which limited his effectiveness the entire season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fresno State backfield picking way with patience Jul 31, 2006
"Smith tore his anterior cruciate ligament, lateral collateral ligament and hamstring tendon all near or on his left knee.The initial plan was for Smith to sit out spring practice, then be ready to go for summer training camp. Smith said he is pain free but still feels shaky when trying to run at full speed and make cuts.He said his setback occurred from doing things such as playing golf when he should have limited his physical activities."When you get hurt, you get discouraged a bit and stop... (Fresno Bee)
