Knees help you walk, run, jump, sit and get up from the ground. There are tissue inside your knees that are attached to strong threads called ligaments. This ligament works to keep the bones of the knee together and helps to keep your joint stable.
Sometimes sudden falling, turning, twisting, or injury to sports can cause your ligaments to stretch or they may burst. It is called a knee ligament injury. These injuries are more in individuals who exercise excessively, play outdoor games, or suddenly change direction while running. Dr. Ashish Arbat, an orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon of Jahangir Multispeciality Hospitals of PuneMore information is given about this.
The person may experience severe pain, swollen and limited mobility due to injury to the knee ligament. If they are ignored or not treated, they can weaken the knee joints and cause long -term problems. Proper care and comfort can help to cure these injuries and future problems can also be prevented. Let’s learn about the types of knee ligament injuries
ACL injury (anterior cruciate ligament)
It is the most common type of knee ligament injury, especially while playing games like football, basketball or gymnastics. This type of injury usually occurs when you suddenly stop, falling to the ground strangely while jumping, or quickly changing the direction. If the antirier cruciate ligament (ACL) suffers after a knee injury, the patient may experience pain, swelling, inability to tolerate weight immediately after injury, and pairing in joints.
PCL injury (posterior cruciate ligament)
This particular type of ligament in the knee is caused by a strong trauma on the front part of the knee, such as a motorcycle accident or fall. The injury to the posterior cruciate ligament may not cause immediate pain, but over time it may worsen and there may be difficulty in walking.
MCL Injury (Medical Collateral Ligament injury)
This injury usually occurs when your knee turns too much on one side. This can often happen during the game. For this reason, it can also be difficult for you to keep your knees straight or bend them.
LCL injury (lateral collateral muscular injury)
Excessive pressure on the inside of the knee can negatively affect the exterior, which can cause LCL injury. Inflammation in the affected area may occur and there may be difficulty in walking or knee bend.
how care?
The patient is advised to repair orthroscopic ligament, which is a minimum aggressive process to restore the stability of the knee and improve the range of speed. It helps in repairing torn or damaged ligaments by providing guidance to repair in joints with the help of tools and cameras.
This process helps in early health benefits, reduces joint stiffness, helps maintains the normal speed and function of the knee joints, reduces injury and bleeding, and reduces the risk of infection. After the procedure, patients can resume their daily routine.
