Regular physical activity provokes sprain of the knee. Unnatural leg position can lead to the same result. As a rule, this ailment affects most often athletes, especially football players, gymnasts, hockey players and athletes. Injury can occur when receiving a sharp blow to the knee joint.
Sprain of the knee: symptoms
A person experiences pain during movement, as well as with every flexion of the joint. At the same time, it seems as if the leg is "not listening." Among the obvious signs are hematomas, swelling of the affected area, the presence of a characteristic sound during a movement similar to a crunch. Distinction from a fracture can be distinguished by the absence of deformation of the articular sac.
Knee Sprain : Treatment
When injuring this kind of thing, the first thing to do is to attach a cold object to the site of the lesion, preferably ice. Then the knee should be fixed with an elastic bandage, which does not limit a person in movement, but helps the joint to be fixed in one position. The bandage should be applied tightly, but not too squeezing the limb, as this can lead to disruption of blood circulation. If the bandage is fixed very tight, the patient will feel numb after a while.
A person needs to ensure peace and limit his movement, if possible, put him to bed and ask him not to get up. If the pain is strong enough and does not go away, then you can give an anesthetic and again apply ice to the dressing. After first aid, it is worth monitoring the condition of the victim. If swelling has decreased over time, and pain does not disturb, then we can assume that the sprain of the knee joint will heal on its own, and additional medical help is not required. It is enough to simply ensure bed rest and restrict movement.
But if there is an increase in swelling, and the pain only intensifies, then an urgent intervention by a specialist is necessary. As a rule, a qualified traumatologist after the initial examination can assess the degree of limb damage. But an X-ray examination will still be needed to make sure there is no fracture or crack.
Knee ligament refers to the type of injury that requires long-term treatment. Therefore, you will have to lie at home for several weeks. After the restoration of mobility, you can not immediately run to the gym, but you should conduct special procedures in the form of warm baths and do therapeutic exercises. Currently, pharmacies have a wide range of ointments that contribute to the rapid healing of injuries. But to make the right decision, you should consult a doctor who will offer a drug that is more suitable for your case.
Knee sprains are treated with warm compresses, but only a few days after the injury. Compresses can be either dry in the form of a heating pad or moist when a soft cloth is applied, dipped in a warm herbal broth. Well-proven pharmacy chamomile, sage and other medicinal herbs. It is enough to apply such compresses to the sore spot for ten minutes, and they should be repeated about four times a day. Additional therapy from compresses will help the limbs recover faster and provide the patient with a speedy recovery.
If we talk about injuring athletes, it should be noted that in order to avoid troubles, you should clearly follow the instructions of the coach and listen to all his advice. In addition, an important role is played by the warm-up, which should be carried out before each training session. It helps to warm up the muscles and prepare them for a heavy load.