Rupture of ligaments of the knee joint

The knee joint has four ligaments that connect the bones of the shank with the fibula and femur. These are two lateral ligaments, as well as the posterior and anterior ones. As a result of a fall or other damage to the knee joint, one or more of the ligaments may break.

Rupture of ligaments of the knee joint is often due to excessive information or abduction of the tibia. In the case of abrupt abduction of the lower leg, the internal ligament can be damaged outside, if inside, then there is a risk of breaking the outer ligament. The lateral ligaments are usually damaged with a sharp pressure from the outside, that is, when the shin strikes. Any of the ruptures is characterized by acute pain, but the movement of the joint is not difficult. But there is a possibility that the knee will swell. After the suffered trauma in the knee joint, discomfort can be felt when running and even walking. This can be observed after the process of adhesion of ligaments. There are cases when a damaged ligament after a few subsequent injuries just hardens.

In case of injury, a person must provide first aid. Actions should occur on the principle: rest, ice, fixation, lifting. If you put ice on time and quickly cool the joint, the swelling will decrease significantly and the pain will not be so sharp.

As for rest, the injured knee should be in complete rest about two days after the break, thereby preventing new damage.

Cool the joint with a packet filled with ice. If there is not one, you can use something else. It can be frozen vegetables or meat. In order to avoid frostbite, it is necessary to put a piece of cloth between the skin and ice or wrap the container with ice in it, and only then can be applied to the knee. Time of application - every hour for about twenty minutes. The total time should not be more than three hours. This method of reducing pain and swelling will be relevant only within a day after the injury.

Rupture of ligaments is a trauma that requires a certain fixation. The joint must be secured with an elastic bandage. Winding should be strong enough, but without hindrances. Otherwise, there may be a violation of blood flow and tissue necrosis.
When bed rest with a trauma that caused the rupture of ligaments of the knee joint, you need to raise your leg above the level of the heart, if there is such an opportunity. For this purpose, several pillows are placed under the injured leg. The situation is important if the patient lies. If he is sitting, then the leg can be laid on a chair. In such an elevated position, the injured leg should remain for several days, not less than.
In order to fully verify how the knee is damaged, ligament rupture is or just a dislocation and bruise, a medical examination is necessary. The specialist examines the knee for the size of the tumor, as its rate of increase and degree directly indicate the severity of the injury. Also, by palpation, there is a check for soreness. In addition, the doctor slightly moves the knee joint to the sides. It is important to observe the knee in the rectification state, there should not be a feeling of shakiness or instability. Such diagnosis can be difficult due to acute pain. In this case, a tire is applied to the knee, an anesthetic is prescribed, and a second inspection is performed a few days later. If there is a suspicion that bone tissue is damaged, a specialist can prescribe an X-ray.
A rupture of the ligaments of the knee joint requires treatment. The only thing that can help is the application and wearing of a bandage, which will provide the joint with immobility and stability. If the injury is more serious, a tire can be applied for several weeks. This device does not prevent the knee from straightening or bending, but it does not allow it to loosen in different directions.
In the event that a rupture of ligaments of the knee joint is recorded, no surgical intervention is required. After several weeks of lack of active motor activity, physiotherapy can be recommended, but here the main thing is to make sure that the ligaments have fully grown and the joint stability has been restored.