How to treat ligament rupture, two methods to tell you

Ligament tears are usually treated with Chinese medicine compresses at a traditional Chinese hospital. The effect is very good at first, but the leg still cannot be straightened after two months. Later I went for an MRI, and it was found that the ligament was torn. The doctor suggested that since it has been a long time, I should adopt conservative treatment, rest and hot compresses during the recovery period. So how should it be treated?

1. First aid measures

(1) Rest: Stop exercising immediately and do not put weight on the injured joint.

(2) Cold compress Ice or other cold compresses can help reduce pain and swelling because lowering the temperature can reduce blood circulation. Apply cold compress for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, three to four times a day.

(3) Compression: Using a bandage or other methods to compress the injured area can reduce bleeding and congestion. The bandage should be just tight enough that you can feel the pressure but not enough to cause numbness or ischemia in your extremities.

(4) Elevate the affected limb

2. Ligament repair

Ligament injuries require accurate diagnosis, early treatment, and comprehensive repair. If not treated promptly, repeated sprains of the joints will inevitably cause damage to important structures such as articular cartilage and meniscus, leading to premature aging of the joints and, in severe cases, the development of secondary traumatic arthritis. The key to its treatment is to repair the damaged ligament. Partial tears can be repaired directly by suture, while complete ruptures require surgery to transfer and repair adjacent tendons, fascia and other tissues.