How to recover from knee collateral ligament injury

After knee collateral ligament injury, general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment and other measures can be taken to promote recovery.

1, general treatment

in the initial stage of collateral ligament injury, need to maintain adequate rest and ice, to reduce pain and swelling. At the same time, appropriate adjustment of diet, increase protein and vitamin C intake, conducive to promote wound healing and muscle repair.

2, drug treatment

knee collateral ligament injury can cause pain, in this case, according to the doctor's advice to choose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment, such as celecoxib, ibuprofen and indomethacin, to achieve anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect.

3, surgical treatment

seriously damaged, high requirements for joint stability, if necessary, surgery, such as arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery, to repair ligaments, improve joint function.