Ligament Tears
Known Symptoms
- Sudden joint pain with swelling after injury.
- Feeling of joint instability or giving way.
- Bruising around the joint within hours.
- Difficulty moving or bearing weight on the joint.
Known Causes
- Sports injuries involving rapid direction changes or impacts.
- Sudden twisting motions causing ligament overstretching or rupture.
- Direct trauma to joints during falls or collisions.
- Weak muscles or improper technique during physical activity.
Care
- Begin strength training with proper warm-up and conditioning routines.
- Avoid high-risk movements without adequate conditioning.
- Use braces to support joint stability during recovery.
- Attend physiotherapy for guided rehabilitation and mobility.
- Sudden joint pain with swelling after injury.
- Feeling of joint instability or giving way.
- Bruising around the joint within hours.
- Difficulty moving or bearing weight on the joint.
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KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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