Knee + Legs - Anatomy Of The Human Body

KNEE AND LEG INJURIES

Acute Injuries:

	What is it?	Signs & Symptoms	Treatment
ACL Sprain	The anterior cruciate ligament can be injured by quick direction changes, sudden stopping, incorrectly landing or by direct blow.	Pain Swelling Lots of motion	Depending on severity, treatment can range from rest and rehabilitation to bracing or surgery.
PCL Sprain	The posterior cruciate ligament is often injured when an athlete falls on a bent knee.	Pain Swelling Discomfort Difficulty walking	Depending on severity, treatment can range from RICE to surgery.
LCL Sprain	LCL sprains occur when the knee is forced medially. These types of sprains only account for about 2% of all knee injuries.	Swelling Bruising Discomfort	Depending on severity, treatment can range from RICE to surgery.
MCL Sprain	MCL sprains occur when the knee is forced laterally.	Swelling Bruising Discomfort	Depending on severity, treatment can range from RICE to surgery.
Meniscus Injuries	One of the most common injuries in the knee are meniscus injuries. The meniscus is cartilage located in the knee, which acts to cushion and stabilize the knee. Meniscus injuries are common in contact sports, or sports that require a lot of jumping or quick cuts.	Pain Swelling A popping sound A tendency for your knee to lock up	Treatment depends on the location and the size of the tear. Tears tend to heal on their own if they happen on the outer layer of the meniscus. But if the tear happens in the inner-portion, surgery can be required, since healing doesn't tend to take place on its own in the inner layer. If a tear doesnt require surgery it can be treated with RICE and anti-inflammatory medications.
Dislocation	Dislocations indicate that the bones that make up a joint have moved out of place. In the knee, dislocations may occur in sports following a hard collision with another athlete or a hard fall.	Pain Swelling Visible deformity	The athlete will need to be seen by a doctor Need to be very careful while trying to move an athlete with a dislocated knee An ambulance may need to be called
Fractures	The patella is the most commonly fractured bone around the knee. However, fractures to the distal end of the femur or proximal head of the tibia can also be fractured.	Deformity as a result of broken shards of bone Severe pain around the patella Difficulty moving leg	Normally require surgery, in which they will surgically piece the bone fragments back together for healing to take place.

Chronic Injuries:

Chronic injuries often result from acute injuries, since they can lead to long-term knee pain. A treatment which is used for chronic and severe knee pain is a knee replacement surgery. The following video explains what happens in a knee replacement surgery: https://www.arthritis-health.com/video/knee-replacement-surgery-video#vm_A_78706f97

TAPE JOBS:

The following tape jobs are used to treat injuries that occur at the knee or leg:

Knee Hyper-extension - The purpose of this tape job is to support a hyper-extended knee or to prevent hyper-extension of the knee. This tape job supports and restricts movement of the knee towards the posterior side of the body.

Shin splints - This tape job is used when an athlete feels pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia). The purpose of this tape job is to help relieve the pressure and strain on the tissue, as well as relax the muscles of the shin. This tape job also helps prevent inflammation.