What to do if the knee joint tendon is strained?

Knee joint strain is a joint disease caused by external damage to the soft tissue of the human knee joint. Knee joint strain can easily lead to inflammation of the joint or joint effusion, etc., and needs to be treated as soon as possible. Knee joint strain requires injection of drugs or soaking in Chinese medicine to relieve symptoms.

What to do if you have a knee sprain?

Knee tendon strain is caused by soft tissue injury of the knee joint. Patients should receive treatment as soon as possible. It is not too late for treatment now. Local blockade treatment can be used to promote the absorption of inflammatory exudates. If conditions permit, ozone can be injected locally, which will have a better effect. Immobilization is required recently to prevent re-injury to the medial collateral ligament of the knee joint. Immobilization is required for 3 to 4 weeks in the early stage. It takes about 3 to 6 months for the symptoms to completely disappear, and the recovery time is relatively long.

The patient can be given a bath with Chinese medicine, followed by a Chinese medicine bandage to reduce inflammation, relieve pain and promote recovery of surrounding tissue function. Pay attention to strengthening the medication of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and replenishing qi and blood to improve blood circulation and functional status. When doing functional exercises or walking, be sure to use elastic bandages or knee pads to fix your knees so as to prevent fatigue injuries and the effects of friction on joint movements. Pay attention to active care after excessive walking or fatigue, such as hot water bath soaking, to relieve congestion, edema and chronic inflammation of surrounding tissues.

Violent hyperextension or excessive abduction of the knee joint may cause anterior cruciate ligament injury. This is because there is fluid accumulation in the knee, which causes pain and the patient will receive a blocking injection. The blocking injection is a hormonal drug. The effect can be seen in a short time, but after a while it will return to its original state. If it is injected for a long time, it will cause great harm to the body. You can try conservative treatment - Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine external application of plasters can stimulate nerve endings, dilate blood vessels through reflexes, promote local blood circulation, and improve nutrition of surrounding tissues.

This is because the soft tissue injury has not been completely healed and further treatment is needed based on restricted movement. Long term damage to the collateral ligament will lead to ligament relaxation, inability to stabilize the knee joint, and cause constant pain in the leg joints. Acupuncture combined with Chinese medicine is used for treatment, and acupuncture has a good effect on this disease. Usually pay attention to wearing knee pads to protect the knee joints, avoid cold and fatigue, combine work and rest, and prevent recurrence.

Treatment principles

1. Actively carry out early repair

In order to avoid serious functional disorders in the late stage due to lack of proper treatment in the early stage.

2. Rest

Stop exercising immediately and do not put any weight on the injured joint.

3. Cold compress

Ice or other cold compresses can help reduce pain and swelling because lowered temperatures reduce blood circulation. Apply cold compress for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, three to four times a day.

4. Oppression

Applying pressure to the injured area with a bandage or other methods can reduce bleeding and bruising. The bandage should be wrapped just tight enough to feel pressure but not so tight that the ends become numb or lack blood flow.

5. Elevate the affected limb

The main purpose of elevating the affected limb is to reduce swelling and improve blood return.