How to treat tendon and ligament injuries
Nov 29, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
1. Daily care: It is recommended to get plenty of bed rest, properly protect the affected area, and apply local heat therapy two days after the injury.
2. Medication: Take medications such as meloxicam granules, lornoxicam tablets, and celecoxib capsules.
3. Surgical treatment: Patients should promptly go to the hospital for surgical procedures such as ligament reconstruction or early repair surgery for anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Generally speaking, tendon and ligament injuries may be caused by long-term chronic strain, infection, improper exercise, or other factors. These injuries can be treated through daily care, medication, surgery, and other methods. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Daily Care: If a patient experiences tendon or ligament injury, it is recommended to get sufficient bed rest and avoid strenuous physical activity. Protect the affected area properly to prevent secondary injury. Local heat therapy can be applied two days after the injury to promote blood circulation.
2. Medication: If pain symptoms are significant, patients should take medications such as meloxicam granules, lornoxicam tablets, or celecoxib capsules under medical guidance to relieve pain.
3. Surgery: In cases of severe tendon or ligament injury with obvious tearing or rupture where conservative treatment proves ineffective, surgical intervention is recommended. Patients should promptly seek hospital treatment for procedures such as ligament reconstruction or early repair surgery for anterior cruciate ligament rupture to alleviate discomfort.
