“What is a Knee Ligament Injury?”

There are four main ligaments in the knee that can be injured. During an injury, a knee ligament may be stretched (sprained), or sometimes torn (ruptured). Ligament rupture can be partial (only some parts of the ligament are torn) or complete (ligament is torn through completely). Most of the knee ligament injuries are sprains and not tears and they tend to settle down quickly.

“Signs and Symptoms”

• A popping or snapping feeling at the time of injury can be heard (not all the time) if a ligament is completely torn.
• Swelling, bruising and tenderness at the area of injury
• Knees give way upon weight bearing

“How Can We Help?”

We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.

Treatments include bandaging (compression), muscle strengthening and braces.

Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.