Causes Symptoms and Treatment for Collateral Ligament Injuries

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Among hundreds of knee injuries
treated Orthopaedic surgeon by Dr Niraj Vora
every year ligament injuries grab a major
share. Anterior, Posterior, Collateral ligaments
are three main types of ligaments in the knee
that can get injured due to sudden twist, stretch
or blow to the knee most commonly during sports
activities. Each ligament is located in a
different part of the knee, has a specific
function and undergoes injuries when their
strength and function are dominantly defied. In
this here we help you improve your awareness of
collateral ligament injuries their causes,
symptoms, treatment options provided
by orthopaedic surgeons in Mumbai.
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What Are Ligaments? Ligaments are a band of
tough connective tissues that connect the bones
and hold them together for stability in a joint.
Ligaments are the most essential components in
every joint shoulder, knee, elbow, fingers and
play a crucial role in stabilizing the joint and
helping them perform their functions
optimally. Collateral Ligaments in Knee The
collateral ligament of the knee is located to the
outside and inside of the knee connecting both
the lower leg and upper leg. While the Ligaments
located outside of the knee are called lateral
collateral ligaments and ligaments located inside
part of the knee and called medial collateral
ligaments. These ligaments keep the knee stable
by holding the lower and upper leg bones in place
and resisting unwanted sideway movements of the
knee.
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Collateral Ligament Injuries Causes
Symptoms Collateral ligament injuries occur
when the ligaments are torn or stretched beyond
their limit. And this commonly happens due to
sudden blow to the knee during accidents or
twisting injuries in sports like hockey,
basketball, skiing and football. Medial
Collateral ligaments are more prone to injury
than lateral collateral ligaments. And when they
happen, knees pop and buckle making a loud pop,
accompanying typical swell and pain.
An orthopaedic specialist in Mumbai uses MRI,
X-rays and arthroscopic procedure to diagnose the
severity of the ligament injury.
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Treatment for Collateral Ligament Injuries in
Mumbai The treatment for collateral ligament
injuries in Mumbai is a factor of age, prior knee
and medical conditions, the severity of the
injury and other patient-specific conditions. In
case of minor injuries, patients can resort to
RICE (Rest, Ice, and Compress, Elevation)
procedure followed by pain medications. But the
injury must always be diagnosed by the expert
knee surgeon or orthopaedic surgeon before
indulging in self-care practices. After a
diagnosis, the injury is treated based on its
severity. In case the injury is only minor damage
to the knee, an orthopaedic surgeon or joint
replacement specialist can treat the injury using
a simple knee brace that holds the knee in the
right position for 4 to 6 weeks. But if the
injuries are due to serious ligament tear,
ligament surgery is recommended where the
ligament is repaired with an internal brace
technique or the ligament is reconstructed by
an orthopaedic surgeon or joint replacement
surgeon in Mumbai.
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For multi-ligament injuries, the internal brace
repair technique is recommended as this procedure
quickly helps you stabilise your knee joint and
help you begin light exercise within the with-in
week of surgery. Ligament injuries, be it
anterior, posteriors or collateral, should be
treated effectively based on their severity of
the injury. In case you are in Mumbai and are
looking for an orthopaedic surgeon in Mumbai, you
can contact Dr Niraj Vora Mail here
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