Knee sprain
O entorse do joelho ocorre quando os ligamentos que estabilizam a articulação do joelho são esticados ou rasgados devido a movimentos bruscos.
Patologias mais frequentes no joelho
Symptoms
Pode ocorrer dor aguda durante o trauma inicial. Edema (inchaço) pode ocorrer devido à resposta inflamatória, assim como instabilidade, com sensação de fraqueza ou incapacidade de suportar peso. Os entorses podem ser graduados em: Grau I – Estiramento leve dos ligamentos; Grau II – Ruptura parcial dos ligamentos; Grau III – Ruptura completa dos ligamentos.
Risk Factors
Desportos de contato ou que envolvem mudanças rápidas de direção; Músculos fracos em redor do joelho podem aumentar o risco; Lesões prévias podem predispor a entorses.
Protective Factors
Exercícios para fortalecer o quadríceps e isquiotibiais; Execução correta de movimentos e atividades físicas; Uso de equipamento de proteção em desportos de risco.
Treatment
R.I.C.E.: Repouso, Gelo, Compressão e Elevação para controlo inicial dos sintomas. Exercícios para fortalecimento muscular, alongamento e melhoria da estabilidade; Em casos graves, a imobilização com uso de tala ou ortótese pode ser necessária; Em casos de rupturas graves ou lesões associadas pode haver indicação cirúrgica.
Information: All the information contained here is merely a summary for a general understanding of the pathologies, highlighting their definition, symptoms, risk factors, protective measures and treatment options.
Consulting a specialised health professional is essential for an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan.
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