What Precautions Should Be Taken When Applying a Cast for Knee Ligament Injury?
Disease description:
My daughter injured her knee, and the diagnosis was a ligament injury of the knee joint. The doctor applied a plaster cast for immobilization. What precautions should be taken when using a plaster cast for a knee ligament injury?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
After casting for knee ligament injury, patients should elevate the affected limb to avoid excessive dependency, thereby promoting venous return and preventing knee swelling. They must also monitor the patency of dorsalis pedis artery circulation, especially watching for signs of compartment syndrome. If swelling is severe, the cast may be slightly loosened to relieve local pressure.
