torn inner ligament knee healing

Introduction Injuries to the ligamentous apparatus of the knee occur very frequently, especially in athletes. Depending on which ligament structure(s) are affected, healing of the injury can prove to be uncomplicated or even more protracted, so that surgical therapy is necessary. A rupture of the inner ligament (inner collateral ligament) is usually more likely to … Healing of a torn inner ligament in the knee

Application of a splint If a torn inner ligament of the knee (inner collateral ligament) has been diagnosed, treatment is usually performed with a splint (orthosis). Since the ligaments of the knee passively contribute to the stability of the knee by tightening in certain joint positions, the knee is splinted in such a way that … Application of a splint | Healing of a torn inner ligament in the knee