Knee Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury. Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is a thin set of tissues present on the outer side of the knee, connecting the thighbone (femur) to the fibula (side bone of lower leg). It provides stability as well as limits the sidewise rotation of the knee.
OTC Pain Relief: Understanding Acetaminophen. Youâve probably taken acetaminophen at one time or another for fever or pain relief. You may know acetaminophen as the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other over-the-counter (OTC) products, including cold medications. When used as directed, taking acetaminophen is generally safe and effective. But it can be harmful if itâs not taken correctly.
Tylenol (active generic ingredient, acetaminophen) is a drug often recommended by health care providers to treat arthritis pain. Like other anti-inflammatory medicines, it has a role in the non-surgical treatment of hand and arm pain. In fact, some research shows that if you have arthritis pain, you should try acetaminophen first, before trying other medicines, like ibuprofen and naproxen. You may wonder what makes the Tylenol Arthritis product different than regular Tylenol. Some patients ask me about Tylenol Arthritis and what ingredients make it different than regular Tylenol. This product is officially named âTylenol Arthritis Painâ. It contains only acetaminophen, the same drug in regular Tylenol. Tylenol currently comes in several versions. 1  Most patients taking it for arthritis pain will probably take one of the following: 2  Extra Strength Tylenol Rapid Release Gels (500 mg) 3  Regular Strength Tylenol (325 mg) 4  Tylenol 8 Hour (650 mg) 5  Tylenol Arthritis Pain (650 mg)