The meniscus
The meniscus is a cartilage tissue that pads the junction of the femur with the tibia within the knee.
The symptoms of such an injury are the inability of the athlete to straighten the knee to the end or bend it and pain along the joint line. The pain increases with the attempt to straighten or bend the knee to the end. As well as when trying to rotate the tibia.
Sometimes the pain is accompanied by swelling.
Injuries to the menisci are common in most sports. Especially those that require sharp and sudden changes of direction, and those in which there is contact between the athletes.
Most injuries to the meniscus are the result of an injury to the outside of the knee. Therefore the inner meniscus is damaged more frequently than the outer. During such an injury, the deep fibers of the lateral-inner ligament attach to the medial meniscus and restrict its movement.
A rupture in the inner meniscus can occur when the tibia is “locked” to the ground, the knee is slightly bent, and the whole body moves inward.
treatment
Kneecan heal from this injury spontaneously without intervention.
Avoid putting strain on the knee and strengthen the thigh muscles.
In case there is no spontaneous recovery surgery is needed. Followed by static and later dynamic strengthening of the thigh muscles.
Every pain and discomfort can have reasons that are not written here.
And even if you recognize all the symptoms, it is still not 100% sure you are suffering from this injury! Stay calm, and if you are worried that you have experienced this injury, see a doctor who will examine you!
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