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Treatment. On average, it takes six weeks for a MCL injury to heal. The initial treatment for most grade 1, 2 or 3 MCL tears focuses on reducing the pain and inflammation in the knee while immobilizing the knee to keep it stabilized.
In more severe injuries, patients may complain that the knee feels unstable, or feel as though their knee may 'give out' or buckle. Symptoms of an MCL injury tend to correlate with the extent of the injury. MCL injuries are usually graded on a scale of I to III. Grade I MCL Tear. This is an incomplete tear of the MCL. The tendon is still in continuity, and the symptoms are usually minimal. Patients usually complain of pain with pressure on the MCL and may be able to return to their sport very quickly. Most athletes miss 1-2 weeks of play.