Ligament strains can be diagnosed by history, physical examination, and ancillary tests.
1. Medical history: It should be clear whether there is strenuous physical activity or serious trauma, which may lead to localized ligament strains.
2. Physical examination: after ligament injury, there may be obvious swelling in the ligament course area, local skin may also appear ecchymosis, bruising and other manifestations, localized pressure and pain points may be obvious, and laxity of the joints where the ligaments are located can be found, which may be accompanied by local obvious limitation of activities.
3. Auxiliary examination: MRI has high resolution for soft tissues, when ligament injury is examined by MRI, high brightness signal shadow can be seen around the ligament, and ligament thickening, tortuosity, diffuse swelling and other manifestations can also be seen.
When ligament strain is suspected, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time, and a specialist can help to make a clear diagnosis through history, physical examination, auxiliary examination, etc., and actively carry out appropriate treatment.