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Lateral Collateral Ligament Knee Injury

This activity for healthcare professionals delves into the intricate aspects of lateral collateral ligament (LCL) knee injuries, thoroughly exploring their anatomy, evaluation, and treatment modalities. As a crucial knee joint stabilizer, the LCL’s role in preventing excess varus stress and posterolateral rotation is pivotal. The course begins with an in-depth anatomical examination detailing the LCL’s origin on the lateral femoral epicondyle and its insertion on the fibular head. Participants gain insights into the LCL’s unique characteristics, distinguishing it from the medial collateral ligament, focusing on its cord-like structure and absence of meniscal or joint capsule attachment. Moving beyond anatomy, this activity explores the LCL’s biomechanics, elucidating the ligament’s primary role in stabilizing varus stress across various knee flexion angles. Participants also gain a nuanced understanding of the LCL’s contribution to posterolateral stability and restraint of external tibial and knee rotation. This activity equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary to evaluate and manage LCL knee injuries effectively. The interdisciplinary nature of care is emphasized, highlighting the collaborative efforts of an interprofessional team in optimizing patient outcomes.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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Listed by the provider

  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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