Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries are common injuries in sports. Most MCL injuries occur with direct contact or from cutting maneuvers with the foot planted. These knee ligament injuries often occur in sports such as skiing, wrestling, hockey, soccer, football and rugby. Male athletes appear to have a greater risk than female athletes. In a study of United States Military Academy cadets, the average amount of time lost per MCL injury was 23.2 days. Higher grade sprains led to more time lost than grade 1 sprains.
Source: American Journal of Sports Medicine, Published online before print March 6, 2014
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries are common injuries in sports. Most MCL injuries occur with direct contact or from cutting maneuvers with the foot planted. These knee ligament injuries often occur in sports such as skiing, wrestling, hockey, soccer, football and rugby. Male athletes appear to have a greater risk than female athletes. In a study of United States Military Academy cadets, the average amount of time lost per MCL injury was 23.2 days. Higher grade sprains led to more time lost than grade 1 sprains.