Injuries that may occur in tendons and ligaments, called joint ligaments, are among the soft tissue injuries. These injuries can occur during activity or after various traumas. Stating that the most common mechanisms of soft tissue injuries are crushes and sprains, Medicana Avcılar Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Op. Dr. Muzaffer Gökhan Kahraman gave detailed information about these injuries.
How Do Contusions and Sprains Occur?
Dr. Muzaffer Gökhan Kahraman,'' Sprains are injuries that generally result in stretching or tearing of the ligaments and tendons on the joint. Sprains, which cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, bruising or limitation of movement, are among the most common injuries encountered in the clinic. The feeling of pain among these symptoms becomes evident when weight is placed on the affected foot or the injured area is touched. Damage to the joint ligaments with a sprain results in impaired balance and movement ability of the joint in some directions depending on the affected ligament or tendon. The most common place for sprains is the ankle. After a fall that may cause the ankle to rotate, sports performed on unsuitable surfaces, or trauma to the joint area, crushes or sprains may occur in the ligaments in the ankle joint. The mechanism of formation in the wrist does not differ from that in the ankle. Injuries to the wrist joint and surrounding structures may occur during daily activities or sports competitions. The most common injury mechanism of the wrist joint is falling on the hand bent outward or inward. Pain symptoms are evident in wrist sprains. "In addition to pain, one must be careful as tenderness, bruising, swelling and increased temperature in the injured area may occur," he said. >
Crushes and sprains that affect the joint ligaments are injuries that occur very frequently in daily life. expressed byDr. Kahraman drew attention to these issues: “These soft tissue injuries tend to recur if they are not properly diagnosed or if activities are started earlier than recommended by physicians. In addition to detecting signs and symptoms of contusions and sprains during the physical examination performed by the physician, soft tissue injuries in the joint areas can be diagnosed using direct radiography (x-ray) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods. Care should be taken as both repetitive injuries and soft tissue injuries that have not received proper diagnosis and treatment may cause various problems such as chronic pain and joint inflammation (arthritis) in the joint area in the future.''
Crush. and What Can Be Done to Prevent Sprains?
Dr. Kahraman, '' In the first 48 hours after the injury occurs, resting the joint, cold applications, fixing it with a bandage and keeping it elevated are among the interventions recommended by health institutions. Hidden (occult) fractures, which may develop especially in people who have suffered contusions and sprains, may not heal fully if health institutions are not consulted and may require intervention with more advanced treatment methods such as surgery. Symptoms may be mild or moderate as a result of soft tissue injuries occurring in the joint areas. Even if the symptoms are mild, the damage that occurs may require surgical intervention. Basic stretching exercises before starting physical activity are one of the most effective practices that reduce the risk of joint damage. In addition to warm-up exercises, other preventive practices that can be performed include physical activity on suitable ground, reducing the time spent using high-heeled shoes, dressing appropriately for the activity, and supporting the previously injured or weak joint with appropriate bandages. '' he said.
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