What to do if you strain your knee tendon

If you strain your knee tendon, you must go to the hospital immediately for examination and diagnosis, because if the strain is not handled properly or resolved correctly, it may leave a root of disease and affect your future life.

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. Ligament is the tissue that connects 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. 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;

4. Use ice packs for cold compress to relieve pain and swelling, about 15 minutes each time, 3 times a day;

5. You can use a breathable bandage to bandage the wound, 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;???

6. After the injury is effectively controlled, it is recommended to go to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic or hospital for examination and treatment. Massage, acupuncture, and ointments are very effective.