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In a client experiencing valgus, which ligament is typically shortened?

Medial collateral ligament

Lateral collateral ligament

In a client experiencing valgus, the lateral collateral ligament is typically subjected to increased tension, which can lead to an adaptation where this ligament may shorten over time due to the stress placed on it. Valgus refers to a condition where a joint, such as the knee, tilts inwards, putting stress on the lateral structures of the joint.

A valgus deformity causes the knee to turn inward, resulting in the outside of the knee being placed under increased stress. This biomechanical shift causes the ligaments on the lateral side of the joint (including the lateral collateral ligament) to adapt in response to the altered loading. While the medial structures may also be affected, the most typically shortened ligament in this presentation is the lateral collateral ligament as it attempts to stabilize the joint against the abnormal stress and positioning caused by the valgus alignment.

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Anterior cruciate ligament

Posterior cruciate ligament

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