Treatment of knee ligament sprain

Knee ligament sprain should be taken seriously. It is recommended that patients go to an orthopedic hospital for diagnosis and understanding immediately so that we can reduce trauma. We must also be careful not to handle it blindly, so as to avoid it turning into some chronic diseases due to improper treatment.

1. You should immediately go to a professional orthopedic hospital for examination and diagnosis, and then receive systematic treatment after the extent of the strain is determined. Because ligament tissue is not easy to regenerate and recover, if it is not treated properly or misdiagnosed and turns into a chronic disease, it may leave functional impairment and be prone to re-injury in the future.

2. Ligaments are tissues that connect two bones. Ligaments are flexible, fibrous, dense connective tissues. It attaches to the movable part of the bone but limits its range of motion to prevent injury. In the past, it was generally believed that only athletes with high demands on sports function needed active surgical repair after ligament injury, while other people could mostly be treated conservatively. However, the results of long-term follow-up have shown that even if non-manual laborers suffer ligament injuries, they often suffer from severe functional impairment in the late stage due to the lack of reasonable current treatment in the early stage. Therefore, early repair is recommended.

3. Before seeking medical treatment, it is also common sense for sports enthusiasts to properly handle these injuries on their own. Ice should be used for the first two days after ligament and muscle strain, and massage and heat can be used afterwards. The specific steps are as follows:

First, when ligaments and muscles are strained, the injured part will show symptoms of redness, swelling and congestion. At this time, you should stop exercising immediately and try not to let the injured leg bear weight to avoid worsening the injury.

Secondly, use ice bags for cold compresses to relieve pain and swelling, apply cold compresses for about 15 minutes each time, 3 times a day; thirdly, you can bandage the injured area with a breathable bandage, which can relieve the symptoms of congestion. The tightness of the bandage should be moderate; at the same time, elevate the affected area to avoid congestion;??? Fourth, after the injury is effectively controlled, it is recommended to go to a Chinese medicine clinic or hospital for examination and treatment. Massage, acupuncture, and ointments are all very effective.