“In young female athletes, especially high school basketball players or high school soccer players, the problem is that the body’s changing and muscles are changing at different rates,” added Dr. Calloway. “And a lot of times with how physical and how quick these sports are now moving, the body isn’t ready for that. So, young women whose hips tend to be a little bit wider than the knees already put the knee in a risky position for this type of twisting injury.” What Are Symptoms Of Knee Ligament Injuries? If you injure a knee ligament, you may hear a popping noise or feel your knee give out from under you. You may feel excruciating pain and be unable to walk. But after some types of knee injuries, you may not feel the pain right away. Within two to 12 hours, you’ll probably experience pain and swelling. “When we think about the larger types of injuries to the minutes every two hours to reduce inflammation and pain. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can be very helpful as well. Wrap the affected area with an elastic bandage to provide compression and reduce swelling. Elevate your leg. These steps also will help take down swelling. “We always want to think about what happens during the injury, but also what happens immediately after,” added Dr. Calloway. “Whether you are an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or trip over your dog, right afterwards, your adrenaline is flowing and you’re not really thinking about what just happened. You’re thinking about getting up, maybe saving yourself the embarrassment of falling somewhere.” First, give the injury time to see what happens. Sometimes ligament injuries, sprains, or strains improve after 24 to 48 hours. As you start putting more weight on the knee later, either when you get home, or after sitting in the car for 30 minutes, will give you a better idea of what overall treatment will be necessary. When Should You See An Orthopedic Specialist For Knee Pain? Feeling a ‘pop’ or having swelling in the knee are signs knee, the main thing that we get concerned about as orthopedic surgeons is when you feel a pop,” said Dr. Calloway. “If you have swelling in your knee right after an injury or if you feel a pop, that’s when we talk about more of the severe symptoms and severe types of injuries.” Symptoms of minor sprains and strains of the knee ligament are less severe, he added. “So, it’s a small twist of the knee that gives you a little bit of a twinge of pain, but it doesn’t necessarily completely send you to the floor or send you to the emergency room,” said Dr. Calloway. What Should I Do For A Minor Knee Injury? For minor knee injuries, doctors often recommend following the RICE method of rest, ice, compression, and elevation for the first 24 to 72 hours after the injury. Try to take it easy immediately after you injure yourself. Ice your knee for 15 Michigan Golf Journal
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