Which of the following statements is true of a lateral collateral ligament sprain?
A) It involves an audible pop followed by immediate disability, causing the injured person to complain that the knee feels like it is coming apart.
B) It results in localized swelling above the knee that is similar to a balloon.
C) It most often occurs either as a result of a laterally directed varus force from the medial side or from medial rotation of the tibia.
D) It requires arthroscopic surgery for the removal of a portion of the meniscus.

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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprains occur due to a varus force applied to the knee, which pushes the knee inward from the medial side, or from medial rotation of the tibia. This mechanism of injury is distinct from those described in the other options.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Lateral