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torn ligaments
Definition of
Tearing of one or more ligaments. Common: knee (cruciate or collateral ligament), ankle (outer ligament), outer finger ligaments, metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
ICD T14, S93
Cause
- direct trauma
Predisposing
- as with ligament stretching
Diagnosis
- X-ray or in the case of the knee: MRI (purely diagnostic arthroscopy is malpractice)
Symptoms
- Possibly (usually whipping) noise during rupture
- Pain at rest and especially pain on exertion, passive and active pain on movement
- Swelling
- Instability of the joint, abnormal flexibility
- Hematoma
Complications
- Arthrosis riskin the absence of treatment
Therapy
- PECH:
- Depending on joint, age, stability of the joint KG, possibly surgery (e.g. cruciate ligament tear, triple ankle tear)