Damage to the ligaments of the knee
Injury to the ligaments is the result of an external blow, or a sharp movement, which causes abnormal movement in the joint. which can lead to pain in the knee.
The function of the ligaments in the knee is to stabilize the femur, in front of the tibia. As a result of the abnormal movement of the knee, the ligaments stretch beyond their capacity and tear.
The symptoms of a ligament rupture are a sharp pain in the knee that appears near the moment of injury. The pain gradually decreases over time, but returns with great intensity with each attempt to move the joint or carry weight on the leg.
Another sign is pain located above the injured ligament, and swelling and redness, in the case of the lateral ligaments.
addition, instability of the knee can be felt.
Treatment
treatment in case of ligament injury is fixation of the knee. The more severe the injury, the longer the fixation will be.
There is a possibility of surgery to restore the ligament or repair it.
knee 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!
Beyond the injury in this article, it may be inflammation, a tight muscle, or a muscle nut that is squeezing and causing discomfort.
If it is a tight muscle or a muscle nut that presses on the painful area, we recommend a professional massage! If you want to do everything yourself, go toa video we have prepared especially for you on the subject of muscle release.
It is important that you learn about your body, knowing that when tissue is damaged in the body, the immune system responds. In response there are 2 stages:
The inflammatory stage – at this stage the body diverts the tissues destroyed by body cells that are designed to do so, and at this stage the blood flow to that area is increased.
Construction phase – At this stage the body repairs itself, rebuilds itself and repairs the damage caused. This process is injury dependent and can take up to several months.
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