5 Common Knee Injuries and Treatment Options

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5 Common Knee Injuries Treatment Options
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

• ACL Injuries are considered as serious and may
  require surgery
• ACL extends diagonally across the front of the
  knee which provide critical stability to the
  joint.
• Athletes participating in soccer or football
  mostly get ACL injuries.

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2. Bursitis

• The bags are small pockets full of fluid that
  soften the knee joint due to which tendons and
  ligaments slide over the joint.
• These bags can swell and become inflamed with
  excessive use or repeated pressure on the knees

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3. Tendonitis

• Tendonitis in the knee is known as patellar
  tendinitis. This is a tendon injury that connects
  the kneecap to the shinbone.
• With the front of the thigh patellar tendon works
  to extend the knee so that the person can run,
  jump and perform other physical activities.
• Consult a doctor now for knee pain diagnosis

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4. Tendon Tears

• Tendons are basically soft tissues that connects
  muscles and bones. In the knee, a common tendon
  to injure is the patellar.
• It is common to the athletes and any middle aged
  person involved in any physical activities.
• Your knee got injured during sports? Consult a
  doctor!

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5. Meniscal Tears

• The meniscus consists of two wedges of gum
  cartilage between the femur and the shin.
• The cartilage pieces can tear suddenly due to
  aging and during sports activity
• This is results in pain, swelling and increase in
  tightness for few days.
• Consult now!

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Treatment Options

• Treatment varies depending on the cause of the
  knee pain and the details of the injury. In cases
  of strains or injuries, rest and ice usually
  allow the knee to heal over time.
• Treatment may also involve controlling pain and
  inflammation with drugs. In most cases, a person
  will have to rest for a period of time.
• Tears induced injuries may require surgery. After
  surgery, a person will not be able to use knee
  and may need a wheelchair while recovering.

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Consult A Doctor Now!

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  wellness center. We offer an integrative approach
  to healthcare. We do this by focusing on removing
  the root cause of the symptom so the body can
  heal itself. Services we offer treatments like
  Regenerative Therapy, Functional Medicine,
  Chiropractic care, etc.
• Consult Now!