How to treat the sequelae of knee sprain? Teach you three coping methods

In life, knee sprains can easily leave sequelae in people. Generally speaking, after a knee sprain, you can consider the following methods to treat its sequelae.

1. Medial collateral ligament injury

Medial collateral ligament sprain or partial rupture (deep layer) can be treated conservatively with long-leg cast fixation for 4-6 weeks. Complete rupture should be repaired as soon as possible. If there is meniscus injury and anterior cruciate ligament injury, they should also be treated at the same time during surgery.

2. Lateral collateral ligament injury

Rupture of the lateral collateral ligament should be repaired immediately by surgery.

3. Anterior cruciate ligament injury

Any anterior cruciate ligament rupture that occurs within 2 weeks should be sutured surgically. If the ligament is broken, it is best to transplant a tendon to enhance the stability of the cruciate ligament. Generally, the middle 1/3 of the patellar ligament is selected as the transplant material. For partial rupture, the broken part can be sutured and then immobilized with plaster for 4-6 weeks. Currently, it is advocated to perform ligament suture surgery under arthroscopy.