Lateral collateral ligament injury of knee joint includes medial collateral ligament injury and lateral collateral ligament injury, and the treatment methods include general treatment, drug treatment and surgery.
1. General treatment: immediately after the injury, brake and rest, elevate the affected limb, apply ice packs locally within 72 hours during acute stage to reduce the local swelling, patients with mild injury or partial tear of ligament can be fixed with plaster or brace for 4-6 weeks, and carry out joint function training after removing the plaster.
2. Medication: non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium and other oral medications can be taken as prescribed by the doctor to relieve the pain symptoms.
3. Surgery: If the ligament is severely damaged or even completely ruptured, surgery should be carried out as soon as possible to repair the ligament with suture.
If the lateral collateral ligament of the knee is damaged, patients should actively cooperate with the doctor for examination, and then carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor.