Ligament Injury Treatment

A soft collagenous tissue that connects to the two bones or cartilages is known as ligaments. Movement joint bones are the essential function of the ligament, and it is the most significant part of the musculoskeletal. Injuries related to the ligament can be painful, and at times, it may also lead to difficulty in moving the joints. Swelling and bruising can be visible. Some of the people even experience muscle spasm due to ligament.
Ligament injuries can occur from minor to server cases. The ligaments can be torn due to sudden force in the joint - making a powerful impact. Ligament tears can usually happen in the ankle, shoulder, knee, neck, wrist, or thumb. Hence, ligaments are essential not only for the movement but also for maintaining a balance between the bones.

Ligament Injury Symptoms

Ligament injuries in athletic activity are common and can occur in any joint. Awkward twisting of the joints is frequent in certain sports activities resulting in the damage. Ligaments sprains and tears also were seen in non-sports activities such as sudden bending, fall, or severe twisting.
Injuries in the ligament can be related to certain traumatic conditions. 

Traumatic cause Intense pain Severe swelling or bruising Instability in the joints Inability to move the joint

Depending on the severity, ligaments injury are classified into three 3 grades:

Grade I - Mild Ligament Tear Grade II - Moderate Ligament Tear Grade III - Complete Ligament Tear

Diagnosis

The investigation of the ligament injury is done with a thorough physical examination. During the consultation process, you need to discuss medical history so that your doctor will prescribe the right treatment.
The next process of diagnosis involves an X-ray to find out any fracture to the bones. You may also recommend MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to determine the severity of the ligament tear.

Best Treatment for Ligament Injury

Ligament injury treatment mainly depends upon the severity of the trauma, which is reviewed during the diagnosis. Your best surgeon will always prescribe the most appropriate treatment approach by following the protocols.

Rest: Rest the injured area and avoid stressing on further activity until the injury is corrected. Ice: Icing to the injured area reduces swelling and also helps in short-term relief pain. Compression: Wrapping the injured area with an elastic bandage or compression stocking helps in easing pain, reduces swelling, and overall gives comfort. Elevation: The injured area raised above the heart level helps in blood flow to the affected area. It also helps in minimizing swelling and controls the pain.

Surgical Procedures

Ligament injuries can also be treated with the invasive surgical technique that helps in repairing the torn ligaments. Seeking advice from the top ligament injury treatment specialist helps in achieving better results.
Arthroscopy - also known as arthroscopic or keyhole surgery, is a minimally invasive surgical technique to treat the injured joint by administering minimal incisions into the muscle and tissue.

Reconstruction procedure is also a part of the ligament injury treatment for injuries that occurs six months or before six months. It reconstructs the torn ligament of the injured area with a tissue graft.

Best Ligament Injury Treatment Doctor/Surgeon

If you are looking for the best ligament injury treatment, then you can contact Dr. Nithin Vadlamudi. Dr. Nithin is a renowned specialist in using arthroscopic and various other methods for treating ligament injuries in the knee, wrist, shoulder, and neck at VNC Orthopaedic Clinic.