1, correct understanding of ligament injury

Generally speaking, there are four kinds of ligament injuries: fracture, sprain, contusion and tear. Ligament rupture usually occurs when the range of joint motion exceeds the ligament limit, resulting in tearing or complete rupture, usually accompanied by fracture; Ligament tear is the condition that the ligament is not broken but still torn; If the ligament injury is mild in this case, we classify it as ligament contusion; Ligament sprain includes most cases of minor injuries to ligaments and related soft tissues.

2. What can we do about ligament strain?

After ligament injury, there will be obvious symptoms and reactions in the corresponding parts, which means that the exercise must be stopped immediately and the injured joints and ligaments cannot continue to bear the burden; Accordingly, within 24-48 hours after injury, we need cold compress to stop bleeding, and proper dressing can prevent the swelling of the injured part; After the internal bleeding stops, you can apply appropriate hot compress and gently massage the injured part.

3. Treatment and recovery of ligament rupture

It's a pity that your ligament is broken. It's a pity that you should be prepared for the operation. Generally speaking, if there is no complete ligament rupture, then conservative treatment is the safest, but all this needs your doctor's specific judgment. If you must have surgery, you must keep the injured part comfortable when you recover after surgery. When resuming training, follow the doctor's knowledge and don't be impatient. This is a long process that you have to go through. Pay more attention to ligament strain when exercising. Remember to do warm-up exercises and exercise your bones and muscles when you start fitness, so as to better protect our bodies from unnecessary injuries during fitness.

Ice compress (ice)

Ice compress is very important in the first aid process. Cold compress can reduce local temperature, make local blood vessels contract, increase blood viscosity and decrease capillary permeability. At the same time, it can also relieve pain and spasm, reduce the active factors of enzymes and control the swelling after injury. Early treatment should be as early as possible. First, apply an inch-thick sponge to the wound and wrap it with an elastic bandage. Then completely put the limbs wrapped in sponge and bandage into ice water with ice floes. If not, you can wrap the wound with an ice pack to cool it down.