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Ligament Injuries

Ligament Injuries SUITABLE FOR SPORTS INJURY, AGING KNEE, TRAUMA AND ACCIDENTS AND OVERUSE AND OVERTRAINING

If you think you may have injured a ligament you may have noticed pain, swelling and bruising of the knee. The knee joint may feel unstable or wobbly and it may be painful to bear weight on that leg. If you have twisted the knee or landed awkwardly you may have felt or heard a pop or tearing sensation. If your knee swelled within an hour or two of an injury, a ligament tear is highly likely. You may have already been advised that you have a ligament injury and be wearing a brace.

One of the most important stages of managing a ligament injury is the examination of the knee, which lets us grade the severity of the injury much more accurately than a scan. Only then is it possible to prescribe treatment (both non-operative and operative) beyond the basics such as ice, compression and elevation. Some ligaments can be injured by repeatedly over-loading in situations such as high-mileage running or cycling programmes.

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What is a ligament injury?

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What are the treatment options for a ligament injury?

How I can help if you think you have torn a ligament?

How I can help if you think you have torn a ligament?

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