Facts About Knee Injuries

• Knee injuries are frequent in sports, but can also occur as a result of everyday events such as cycling
• Symptoms are strong pain, swelling and difficulty moving the knee joint
• Bony fracture, ligament tearing and locked knee meniscus calls require emergency treatment
• The knee must be spared during transport to hospital: The knee is supported and cool compresses or ice bags

Background

• A number of different injuries may occur in a knee joint. It can be difficult to determine if a person has a break in the knee shell or broken cartilage or ligaments
• If in doubt, treat the damage as described below

Typical symptoms and signs

• Strong pain
• swelling
• Anxiety in moving the knee joint

What can I do

• Check if the leg can carry swelling or discolouration or if the joint is locked

Contact your own doctor

• When the genes after stroke or distortion progress quickly

Contact a doctor immediately

• If you are suspected of fracture , tendon tearing or meniscus injury, which causes interference

First Aid For Knee Injuries

• Shock your leg
  • Get the injured person to lie down
  • Stabilise and support your leg in a comfortable position
  • Put something soft as a pillow or rolled up under the knee
• Bandages the knee
  • Place a circular support band around the knee
  • Put an ice bag on top of the backing strap
• Call if necessary. ambulance or, if possible, transport the person in the emergency room