Ligament tear

ACL surgery: Procedure, Aftercare, Prognosis

Brief overview Procedure: Cruciate ligament surgery is performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis, under general or partial anesthesia, with repair (ligament suture) or reconstruction (ligament reconstruction, transplant) of the cruciate ligament Follow-up treatment: Immobilization with splint, cooling, physiotherapy with muscle and coordination training, lymphatic drainage, painkillers Prognosis: The chances of recovery after cruciate ligament … ACL surgery: Procedure, Aftercare, Prognosis

Torn Cruciate Ligament: Causes, Treatment, Prognosis

Brief overview Course and prognosis: With early therapy and careful follow-up, the course and prognosis are usually good. It takes several weeks or months until complete healing. Treatment: Acute therapy according to the PECH rule (rest, ice, compression, elevation), conservative therapy through splints (orthoses), bandages and physiotherapy, surgery, painkillers. Examinations and diagnosis: inspection with palpation, … Torn Cruciate Ligament: Causes, Treatment, Prognosis

Medial Collateral Ligament tear: Prognosis, Treatment, Symptoms

Brief overview Prognosis: With early treatment, good chances of recovery. In some, usually severe cases, symptoms such as pain or instability in the joint remain. Treatment: Acute treatment by immobilization, cooling, compression and elevation. Other options include physical therapy/muscle training, pain medication and surgery. Symptoms: pain, swelling, bruising if vessels are involved, limited range of … Medial Collateral Ligament tear: Prognosis, Treatment, Symptoms

Sprained Ankle Ligament: Symptoms, Therapy, Prognosis

Brief overview Symptoms: Pressure pain, swelling and bruising (if vessels are damaged), gait difficulty. Treatment: Acute treatment according to the PECH rule (rest, ice, compression, elevation), conservative treatment with physiotherapy, surgery. Course and prognosis: With early treatment and careful training usually good, with non-treatment and in severe cases often late consequences such as instability in … Sprained Ankle Ligament: Symptoms, Therapy, Prognosis