NPTE Studycast | Physical Therapy
MCL Injury in Under 3 Minutes: NPTE Breakdown
MCL Injury — NPTE Cheat Sheet What it is: Sprain/tear of the MCL from valgus force or lateral blow. Classic signs: Medial knee pain Pain with valgus stress Local tenderness Mild swelling Lateral blow mechanism Rule-in test: Valgus Stress Test at 30° Rule-out clues: Pop + immediate swelling → ACL Locking → Meniscus Posterior sag → PCL NPTE trap: Valgus force + medial pain = MCL. Full stop. Best treatment: ROM, quad/hip strength, bracing, progressive load. Mock question included. Listen in and lock it down.