Knee ligament injuries are common in both sporting and traumatic knee injuries, affecting stability, movement, and overall knee function. While the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently discussed, several other ligaments play a critical role in maintaining knee stability.

Ligaments commonly injured include:

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• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), often associated with posterolateral corner injuries

• Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL)

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These ligaments help stabilise the knee during walking, running, pivoting, and change of direction movements. Injury can occur due to sport related trauma, twisting mechanisms, direct impact, or high energy accidents.

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Accurate diagnosis of knee ligament injuries is essential, as different ligaments require different management strategies. Treatment may range from structured rehabilitation and bracing through to ligament reconstruction surgery, depending on the severity of the injury, knee stability, and patient activity goals.

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For patients experiencing knee instability, pain, or recurrent giving way episodes, specialist assessment by a knee surgeon in Melbourne is recommended.