Question

Describe how the tibial collateral ligament could be damaged if the knee is impacted on the lateral surface.

Answer 1

Answer:

the tibial collateral ligament can be damaged when the knee is impacted on lateral surface -

Sprain is mild stretch or tear , Sprain is partial tear and Sprain is full tear of the ligament .

Explanation:

Tibial Collateral ligament

Tibial Collateral ligament is one of the four important ligaments in knee. It joins femur with tibia or shinbone. The kneecap sits in the middle of this joint. Ligaments are very sensitive to strains. Tibial collateral ligament is most common ligament to get damage, specially for athletes. There could be three form of injury to this ligament.

Grade 1

Sprain is mild stretch or tear,

Grade 2

Sprain is partial tear and

Grade 3

Sprain is full tear of the ligament.

The damage occurs due to sudden force which is extensive for the ligament and it overstretches. Sudden impact on lateral surface will push the knee sideways, giving stress on the ligament, making it overstretch; and if the force is too great ligament will tear.