The knee ligament can be injured or damaged due to excessive stress on the ligament. It is more common in sports people than in others. If the injury is mild or moderate, resting, compression leg elevation, and pain medication can solve the issue. But if the problem is severe or complicated, you must undergo a knee ligament repair for a full recovery.
A knee problem can be painful and hinder your normal activities. There can be various knee problems that can affect the normal movement of your knee. Knee problems divide into two groups: injury-related issues and knee diseases.
This is the most common fracture among children under age 16, normally resulting from a simple fall on an outstretched hand and extended wrist. It usually involves the end of the bone near the wrist and can involve the growth plate (physis). Often the bones are not too bent and a simple waterproof cast is all that is needed. Angulated or displaced fractures may need a closed reduction under anaesthetic and casting.
Knee fracture: Mainly caused due to falling or direct hit on the knee.
Knee dislocation: Due to the wrong movement of the knee, like twisting or forceful bending in the wrong direction.
ACL Ligament tear: ACL ligament tears due to overuse of the ACL ligament or excessive pressure on the ligament.
Cartilage tear This happens due to overuse or wrong rotation of the knee.
Meniscus tear The wrong movement or overuse of the Meniscus.
PCL ligament tear Overuse or excessive pressure on the PCL can cause it to tear
Multi ligament tear Multi ligament tear means multiple ligaments of the knee get torn due to grievous Injuries like sports and car accidents.