Ligament damage degree is different, the treatment program is different, the degree of damage is relatively mild, can be repaired on their own. Ligament damage is more serious, usually need to be repaired through the way of surgical treatment.
Mild ligament injuries: For mild ligament injuries, conservative treatment can be used with braking and external fixation with plaster or brace. Functional exercises and rehabilitation training can be carried out after 6 to 8 weeks. This kind of mild ligament injury can be repaired on its own.
Serious ligament injury: For patients with serious ligament injury, if the ligament has been completely torn, the ligament cannot be repaired by itself. Surgery is required to restore the integrity of the ligament.
After the repair surgery, you need to rest for 2 to 3 months. During the recovery period, you should minimize the activities to avoid unnecessary secondary trauma, which will have a great impact on the recovery and the effect of the repair will also have a greater impact.
In the case of ligament injury, you need to go to the regular hospital in time to determine the treatment plan. There is no need to delay treatment.