🤔 What is an MCL tear — and how do you heal it? Your MCL (medial collateral ligament) is one of the key stabilizers on the inside of your knee. When it’s strained or partially torn — often from twisting, sports, or a sudden sideways hit — it can cause pain, swelling, and that feeling like your knee just wants to give out. 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Corbett Winegar, MD, FAAOS, the only knee-specific fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in the Treasure Valley, breaks it down: ➡️ He compares the knee joint to a f