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Sports Injuries, treatment for torn ligament/ ligament tear
Frequantly Asked Questions
Q.1 What are the types of sports injuries?
Ans: There are two kinds of sports injuries: Acute and Chronic
Acute injuries occur suddenly, such as sprained or fracture around joints.
Chronic injuries are caused by repeated overuse of muscle groups or joints or ligaments. Poor technique and structural abnormalities can also contribute to the development of chronic injuries.
Q.2 What types of chronic knee injuries are there?
Ans: See, In knee you can have meniscus tear or ligaments tear particularly ACL or PCL tear or Osteochondritis dessicans.
Q.3. What are common sports injuries affecting Shoulder ?
Ans : Some of the shoulder problems are:
- Recurrent subluxation / dislocation of the shoulder
- Rotator cuff impingement
- Rotator cuff tear
- Calcifying tendonitis
- Acromioclavicular joint arthritis
- Labral tears
- SLAP lesions
- Biceps tendon rupture
- Loose body
- Osteochondral fracture
Q.4 How can I come to know that I am having these injuries?
Ans:You will have feeling of unstability while walking or running , or your knee can be locked and get swells .Sometime you get off and on pain in your knee.
Q.5 What should do immediate after having sprains, strains and joint injuries?
Ans: Remember the word RICE that stands for-
Rest – keep the injured area supported and avoid using for 48-72 hours.
Ice – apply ice to the injured area for 20 minutes every two hours for the first 48-72 hours.
Compression – apply a firm elastic bandage over the area, extending above and below the painful site.
Elevation – raise the injured area above the level of the heart at all times.
Referral – as soon as possible, see a qualified healthcare professional.
Q.6 What should not to do ?
Ans: Remember the word HARM that stands for -
No Heat – heat will increase bleeding.
No Alcohol – alcohol increases bleeding and swelling.
No Running – running or exercise increases blood flow, delaying healing.
No Massage – massage increases swelling and bleeding, also delaying healing.
Q.7 What are the treatment for sports injuries?
Ans:Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. Always see your doctor if pain persists after a couple of days. What you may think is a straightforward sprain may actually be a fractured bone or a ligament injury.
The Meniscus injury can be repaired or a cruciate ligament injury can be reconstruct using tendon graft. Even if you have a cartilage damage then it is possible to get a successful cartilage transplant and it has a very good results and can be carried out by arthroscopic means after that you can resume your sports activity as before.
Q.7 How can we prevent these sports injuries?
Ans:There are few tips so that you can reduce your risk of sports injuries if you-
.Warm up thoroughly by gently going through the motions of your sport and performing slow, sustained stretches.
.Wear appropriate footwear.
.Tape or strap vulnerable joints, if necessary.
.Use the appropriate safety equipment, such as braces and pads.
.Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after the game.
.Don’t exert yourself beyond your level of fitness. Gradually increase intensity and duration of training.
.Cool down after sport with gentle, sustained stretches.
.Have regular medical checkups
Q.8 What are the benefits of Arthroscopy technique over open technique ?
Ans : Less pain, low morbidity, quick recovery and no ugly scars are some of the benefits of minimally invasive surgical technique.
Q.9 Why is Arthroscopy surgery preferable to conventional open surgery ?
Ans : Conventional surgery would involve cutting, maybe 2 or 3 normal structures in order to access and repair one torn tissue. Whereas, with Arthroscopy technique it is possible to repair the torn tissue without having to cut any normal structure.
Q.10 What preparations are necessary before undertaking Arthroscopy surgery?
Ans : Routine pre-operative blood & urine examination is required before undergoing surgery. An MRI may be sometimes be useful before undertaking Arthroscopy surgery, however this decision is best taken by the attending surgeon.
Q.11 How long is the hospital stay ?
Ans : Same day discharge is common; however some patients may need to stay overnight. The length of stay largely depends on the type of operative procedure and recovery from anaesthesia.
Q.12 What after care is necessary following Arthroscopy surgery ?
Ans : The arm may be immobilized in a shoulder sling / knee brace for a few weeks, depending on the type of problem. A disease specific exercise programme will be followed for a few months.
Q.13 How much time does it take to recover?
Ans : Most patients resume work after one week, however sports is permitted after 6 months of ligament reconstruction. However return to sports after isolated meniscus surgery is much faster.
Q.14 What are the risk factors and potential complications ?
Ans : Risk of infection is negligible; anaesthesia related complications are possible as in any surgical procedure.
