Knee Tendon Treatment
The knee tendons connect the patella and quadriceps femoris. The hamstring is formed by three muscles located on the back of the thigh and below the knee. Knee tendons are a common problem for athletes and non-athletes. Most often, due to injuries in the knee tendons, many are deprived of the motor functions of the legs and arms.
Both adults and children can experience hamstring stiffness, which flattens out the normal curvature of the lower back and stiffens the muscles. The muscles and tendons flex the knee and pull the heel towards the buttocks, straighten the hip, and help keep the back upright. Thanks to the hamstring, the person does not fall forward when moving.
Compression of the hamstring often causes pain in the lower buttocks and upper thighs, in the back of the thigh and ankle. Pain while walking can cause lameness. The pain goes away after the hamstring is weakened. Stretching exercises can help relax all tension points in the tendons.
Exercise # 1: Sitting on the floor, stretch your legs out to the side. Without bending your knee, you need to reach your foot with your palm. Pull your thumb towards yourself and maintain this position for 15-20 seconds.
Exercise # 2: Stretch your muscles by placing your heel on an elevated position. In this case, you need to bend slightly forward, make sure that the hip does not twist, the socks are directed in one direction and the angle between the thighs is maintained. With the correct position, tension should be felt. In this position, be 15-20 seconds. Perform the exercise several times a day.
Inflammation of the tendon that connects the tibia and patella occurs in jumping athletes. If at the first stage of the disease the pain is barely noticeable, at the second stage it is characterized by paroxysmal manifestations of soreness during training with light loads, then at the third stage the pain arises and intensifies even in a calm state. Most knee inflammations develop in people over the age of 40. Experts believe that corticosteroid injections should not be used when treating the patellar tendons, as the risk of tendon rupture increases. The lack of effect from conventional conservative methods is an indication for surgical treatment.
An inflammatory process in the tendon, externally determined by swelling and redness in the knee area. It causes weakness and pain in the knee. If knee pain is present during or after physical activity, and does not go away even after rest and application of cold compresses, then you need to consult a traumatologist. After examination, if the injury is caused by inflammation of the tendons, the patient is referred to a specialist treating the musculoskeletal system.
During the examination, the doctor examines the different parts of the knee to determine where the pain is most. Then you will need to use X-ray and ultrasound equipment, magnetic resonance imaging, for a more accurate detection of changes in the knee tendons.
Treatment usually begins with pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, to temporarily relieve pain. Various physiotherapy methods can reduce symptoms associated with knee problems.
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Sports medicine specialists prescribe stretching exercises to reduce muscle spasms and lengthen tendons. Strengthening exercises will strengthen weak thigh muscles and reduce pain symptoms. For medicinal purposes, a special device is used - a belt for the knee tendons. He, by putting pressure on the knee tendons, helps to distribute forces to the peri tendon area.
The iontophoresis method helps to saturate the skin with corticosteroids using weak electrical discharges. Among other procedures, injections of platelet-rich plasma are gaining popularity, which promotes the formation of new tissue and the complete healing of the damaged tendon. Surgeons intervene in the treatment process, if conservative approaches do not help, operations are performed through small incisions around the knee.
Rupture of the ligaments of the knee joint is one of the most severe injuries, occurs as a result of a blow to the knee, a sharp turn of the body, when the lower leg is fixed in the opposite direction. Allocate the rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament, the anterior cruciate ligament, and the internal lateral ligament. Often these processes are accompanied by a violation of the integrity of the blood vessels and hemorrhage into the joint.
In case of confirmation of the diagnosis "rupture of the ligaments of the knee joint", the joint is limited in motion, in the first days cold compresses are prescribed to narrow the blood vessels, reduce edema and further hemorrhage in the tissue. Bandages, braces and elastic materials that restrict movement also stabilize the knee joint and prevent swelling.
Treatment for a ruptured knee ligament includes oral NSAIDs, various pain relieving lotions, ointments and creams. A few days after the injury, thermal procedures are used. Physiotherapy is required, complex exercises and massage are prescribed. With a complete rupture of the ligaments, surgery is indicated.
A timely visit to a doctor means quick rehabilitation without additional complications. With conservative treatment, a plaster cast is applied to the thigh and lower leg at an angle of 170 °, deflecting the lower leg towards the ligament rupture and thus bringing the ends of the tendons closer together for fusion. The plaster is removed after about 3-4 weeks.
Article author: Mochalov Pavel Alexandrovich | d. m. n. therapist
Education: Moscow Medical Institute. IM Sechenov, specialty - "General Medicine" in 1991, in 1993 "Occupational Diseases", in 1996 "Therapy".
