Unfortunately, knee injuries are incredibly common, especially for athletes. The most feared among them are undoubtedly ACL and MCL tears. Either injury could sideline an athlete for months or even worse – an entire season. Both the ACL and MCL ligaments support knee stabilization, and if they are injured they can result in pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. While an ACL tear and MCL tear have some similarities and may even sound alike, they are actually very different. So, what exactly is the difference between an ACL tear and an MCL tear? Learn all this and more in the following post.
