TÄNKBARA ANLEDNINGAR
- Kraftig vridning
- Hyperextension
- Djupa knäböj (hos äldre personer)
SYMPTOM
- Ont vid vridning av knä, hyperextension och kraftig knäböj
- Känsla av att knäet låser sig och fastnar
- Ont vid belastning
- Minskad rörlighet i knä
- Ont när man trycker ovanför knäskålen, även svullnad kan förekomma
- Minskad styrka i främre lårmuskeln
BEHANDLING
- Akutläge (se nedan)
- Operation där man tar bort, alternativt syr ihop den skadade delen av menisken
- Rehabiliteringsprogram med stegvis ökning av intensitet
- Undvik att återgå till sportande innan tillräcklig rörlighet, styrka, balans och koordination har uppnåtts
- Använd knäskydd som komplement till rehabilitering
Emergency attention:
When a traumatic injury is sustained, it is important for attention to be given quickly and correctly. This involves:
- Pressure bandage – reduces bleeding and swelling. A compression pad placed over the injury. An elastic bandage extended properly (75-100% of its elasticity) is wound around the injury site. The injury site must be covered properly – 10 cm below and 10 cm above the actual point of injury.
- Raise the limb – reduces swelling.
- Coldness – provides local pain relief.
- Rest/pressure relief – reduces the risk of an increase in bleeding and swelling.
After 20-30 minutes, the pressure bandage is replaced with a compression bandage, extended 50%. This bandage is used for as long as the swelling persists and can be reapplied if so required. Rest and pressure relief are important initially, but mobility training and a gradual increase in pressure should commence as quickly as possible. Alternative training is recommended to maintain fitness, mobility, and strength.
