Mild knee sprains usually do not leave sequelae after standardized treatment. However, if the knee sprain is severe and treatment is not timely, there may be sequelae.
The prognosis of knee sprains after standardized treatment is good, such as no ligament damage or mild ligament damage patients can usually heal within 4 weeks after conservative treatment.
In the case of severe knee ligament injuries that are not treated in a timely and standardized manner, there may be long-term residual knee instability that affects the line of force of the lower extremity and causes arthritis. Incorrect conservative treatment may cause pain, limited movement and dysfunction of the knee joint.
If the patient’s knee soft tissue injury, the later need to exercise, due to the fear of pain exercise is not enough, can also cause adhesions, resulting in poorer mobility.
It is recommended that patients with knee sprains seek timely medical treatment, and actively carry out treatment and rehabilitation under the guidance of professional doctors to minimize the possibility of residual sequelae.