Synonyms Ligamentum collaterale mediale, Ligamentum collaterale tibiale, Internal collateral ligament, Internal knee ligament, medial collateral ligament (MCL) General information The inner ligament of the knee is also called the medial collateral ligament. It connects the thigh bone (“femur”) with the shin bone (“tibia”). It is the central counterpart to the outer collateral ligament, which connects … Inner Band Knee
Function of the inner strap at the knee The inner band of the knee has the same function towards the middle of the body as the outer band towards the outside. When the leg is stretched, both collateral ligaments are tensed and prevent or reduce rotation in the knee joint. Increasing flexion in the knee … Function of the inner strap at the knee | 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 … Overstretching of the inner band | Inner Band Knee
Therapy Immediately after the injury to the knee, the procedure according to the so-called “RICE protocol” should be followed. RICE stands for the English words for protection, cooling, compression and elevation. If there is a strain or a non-serious case of an inner ligament rupture, conservative therapy usually helps. The focus here is on protecting … Therapy | Inner Band Knee
Introduction A torn ligament (synonym: rupture of the ligament) is, as the name suggests, a tear or break in a certain structure of the ligament. The ligament can be completely or only partially ruptured. Also the localization is variable, so that a rupture of the ligament is just as likely at the center as in … Torn ligament
Symptoms of a torn ligament The classic leading symptom of a torn ligament is pain. The intensity of the pain is very variable. So slight pain does not necessarily have to be dismissed with a strain. Sometimes pure ligament strains are more painful than an actual torn ligament. Therefore it is difficult for the patient … Symptoms of a torn ligament | Torn ligament
Forecast Simple ligament stretches usually heal within one to two weeks. If capsular ligaments are torn, conservative therapy results in scarred defect healing of the ligaments. In most cases, the scarred ligaments are sufficient to restore the original function. If the stability is not sufficient, this results in joint instability. In these cases, surgery should … Forecast | Torn ligament
Prophylaxis A good training condition and careful warming up before sports activities minimise the risk of sprain/twisting and thus the risk of torn ligaments considerably, but cannot ultimately prevent twisting. Good footwear can prevent a torn ligament by providing sufficient stability. The higher the sports shoe, the more reliable the protection against ligament injury. However, … Prophylaxis | Torn ligament
Introduction A frequent reason for a visit to the doctor is an injury to the wrist. It is caused by external force if the degree of mobility of the wrist has been exceeded. A sports accident is almost always the cause. In ligament injuries, a distinction is made between stretching of the ligament and torn … Ligament injury to the wrist
Diagnosis To diagnose a ligament injury, the wrist is first examined. If there is pain, swelling or a haematoma, a ligament injury is likely. Together with questioning after accidents, falls or similar, the doctor can usually make a suspected diagnosis. It is then important to distinguish between ligament stretching and torn ligament. This is usually … Diagnosis | Ligament injury to the wrist
Forecast A ligament injury to the wrist can be treated well in most cases. Sometimes an operation is necessary. After 1-2 weeks in the case of a stretch or 6-8 weeks in the case of a complete torn ligament, the injury has healed. If left untreated, a torn ligament can lead to permanent damage such … Forecast | Ligament injury to the wrist
Synonyms in a broader sense Distortion, twisting Definition Sprain is one of the most common sports injuries. The cause of the sprain is a violent overstretching of a joint, whereby internal structures such as ligaments or the joint capsule are damaged. The large, much-used joints such as the hand, foot, knee and above all the … What is a sprain?
