WOFPAIN : THE HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

Treatment for Meniscus Tear What are MENISCUS ? Meniscus are two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage acting as " shock absorbers " between your thighbone and shinbone.  They are tough and rubbery to help cushion the joint and keep it stable. They absorb shock and distribute load in the knee. What are probable causes of Meniscal Injury ? Sports that require sudden turns and stops may put you at higher risk for meniscus tears. Some of these sports include: football basketball soccer tennis The meniscus weakens with age. Tears are more common in people over the age of 30. What are the Common SYMPTOMS OF MENISCAL INJURY ? Pain in the knee especially when the leg is extended . The pain is usually either on the inner or outer side of the knee , not around the kneecap.  Swelling over knee. A popping sensation during the injury. Difficulty bending and straightening the leg.  A tendency for your knee to get "stuck" or lock up .

Ankle Sprain Treatment SPRAINED OR TWISTED ANKLE An ankle sprain is an injury to the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that surround and connect the bones of the leg to the foot. When ligaments surrounding the ankle are pushed past their boundaries, it causes a sprain. These ligaments help stabilize the joint hence preventing excessive movement.  ANATOMY OF TWISTED ANKLE Most commonly involved ligaments are the one present outside of the ankle . What Causes Ankle Sprain ? Placing foot wrong way when running Wearing high heels or shoes that don’t fit well Signs and Symptoms of Ankle Sprain swelling tenderness bruising pain in ability to put weight on the affected ankle skin discoloration  stiffness Tenderness to touch Instability of the ankle—this may occur in severe cases How to Diagnose Ankle Sprain Anterior Draw - tests  ATFL Talar Tilt - tests (anterior  talofibular  ligaments ) CFL Posterior Draw - tests  (calcaneofibular ligaments) PTFL Sq