Knee injuries are quite common and can happen for a wide number of reasons like a trip or fall, car accident and sports accidents.
When the knee receives an impact it can cause a knee injury. Sometimes it is the bones of the knee which are damaged, however in most of the cases it is the ligaments, and soft tissues of the knee, which are damaged due to the impact.
Types of knee injury
- Sprain: A sprain occurs when the knee ligament is overstretched.
- Strain: A strain is somewhat similar to sprain, but occurs when muscles or tendons are overstretched.
- Bleeding in the joint: When the ligament is torn then bleeding in the joint can occur.
- Torn ligament: The ligament is suddenly torn and a snapping sound is heard when this occurs.
- Torn meniscus: The meniscus is a part of the knee and can tear when the knee joint is bent and twisted.
Symptoms
Pain, immobility, instability and swellings are the common symptoms of a knee injury. In certain cases, there may be a snapping and popping sound.
Knee injury treatment
The knee is a complex joint and injuries therefore require a wide variety of treatment. While for some knee injury physiotherapy can help, in other serious cases surgery may be required.
Preventing knee injuries
Regular exercise keeps the body fit and can help in reducing knee injuries. However before starting with physical exercise and after finishing it warming up and warming down are also necessary.
Knee injury claims
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