Knee Injury

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The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and at the same time one of the most complex. The knee consists of the articular surfaces of the femur and tibia and is reinforced by the menisci, ligaments, muscles and tendons.

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What are the most common knee injuries?

Common knee injuries may include:

  • injury to the menisci of the knee, such as a meniscus tear
  • injury to the knee ligaments, such as an anterior cruciate ligament tear
  • dislocation, caused by sudden twisting or a blow to the knee
  • inflammation of the tendons, which may develop due to overuse of the joint
  • injury to the patella and its cartilage
  • flare-up of knee arthritis

When should you seek medical attention?

You should seek medical attention if:

  • the knee pain is very severe
  • you have recently been injured or had an accident
  • you are unable to walk and the knee is difficult to move
  • you feel that the knee is unstable
  • you are unable to fully straighten or bend your knee
  • the knee appears deformed
  • you develop significant swelling
  • the pain does not subside within one week with simple pain relief

How are knee injuries treated?

Depending on the severity of the injury, the first stage of treatment is usually conservative management:

  • rest, avoid using the injured joint for at least 2 days
  • ice therapy, apply an ice pack for 20 minutes every 4 hours
  • elevate the leg
  • take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, always following your doctor’s advice

Patients with a knee injury will often require physiotherapy and a guided personalised rehabilitation programme. In some cases, injections of cortisone, hyaluronic acid or autologous healing factors (PRP).

For more serious injuries, and depending on the extent and type of the

Read also: The 4 Most Common Symptoms of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear and Their Treatment, Wrist Pain While Typing? Find Out Why and Shoulder Arthroscopy for Tendinitis | Eleftheros Typos, October 2020. More answers in the frequently asked questions.

A knee injury is considered quite significant because, in addition to limiting a person’s movement and sporting activities, it can often be the cause of serious damage that requires treatment with invasive methods. Contact specialist orthopaedic surgeon Andreas Leonidou for a personalised diagnosis and treatment.

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