Overstretching of the inner band | Inner Band Knee

Overstretching of the inner band

Overstretching the inner ligament of the knee is equivalent to a strain.Overstretching of both the inner and outer ligaments is increasingly common in sports medicine, especially among skiers and footballers, but also among other athletes. A buckling or dislocation of the knee can be the cause, but above all a so-called “rotational trauma” is often the cause. Especially for skiers, where the heavy skis are firmly attached to the lower leg, even light force can cause excessive rotation in the knee joint.

The pain that occurs is acute and stabbing. The knee joint loses only insignificant stability, since the ligament is only overstretched. Immediately after such an injury, it is recommended to immediately relieve the leg and prevent swelling.

To do this, the leg is elevated to prevent more blood from flowing to the affected area. In addition, the area is cooled and a pressure bandage should be applied as soon as possible to prevent swelling. By sparing and immobilizing the torn inner ligament of the knee, overstretching usually heals within about two weeks. If this is not the case and if no doctor has been consulted by then, a consultation for further diagnosis is urgently recommended.

Inner strip breakage

If the inner band is subjected to a particularly strong impact, the band may tear or tear off completely instead of being overstretched. This is known as a rupture of the medial collateral ligament. The pain is very similar to that of an acute tear.

In addition, however, there is a lateral instability in the knee joint, which a trained physician can diagnose by means of a handle. In this case, the knee can be easily “unfolded” towards the inside. If this suspicion is confirmed, a more precise diagnosis must be made before starting therapy. An arthroscopy of the knee would be an option here, but it is preferred in cases of damage to the cruciate ligaments.

MRI of the knee

An MRI image of the knee gives a particularly good indication of the condition of soft tissue. It is a particularly precise method of diagnosis, but also an expensive one. A complete rupture of the inner ligament of the knee can be easily detected in any case.