etching. 1. A process in which a special needle is used to draw a design on a metal plate overlaid with wax. The plate is then treated with acid, inked, and finally used to print reproductions of the design.
Collateral Ligaments. These are found on the sides of your knee. The medial or inside collateral ligament (MCL) connects the femur to the tibia. The lateral or outside collateral ligament (LCL) connects the femur to the smaller bone in the lower leg (fibula).The collateral ligaments control the sideways motion of your knee and brace it against unusual movement.hese are found on the sides of your knee. The medial or inside collateral ligament (MCL) connects the femur to the tibia. The lateral or outside collateral ligament (LCL) connects the femur to the smaller bone in the lower leg (fibula).
Treatment of Collateral Ligament Injuries. Most injuries to the collateral ligaments will heal with immobilizing the knee joint in a cast or brace for 4-6 weeks. An isolated injury to the lateral collateral ligament or medial collateral ligament usually does not require surgical repair or reconstruction.The initial treatment for a collateral ligament injury focuses on reducing the inflammation (pain and swelling) in the knee.he medial collateral ligament can tear in the middle of the ligament, where the medial collateral ligament attaches to the tibia, or where the medial collateral ligament attaches to the femur. If the force against the knee or leg is great enough other ligaments can tear as well.