pathology: torn ligaments

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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

  1. direct trauma

Predisposing

  1. as with ligament stretching

Diagnosis

  1. X-ray or in the case of the knee: MRI (purely diagnostic arthroscopy is malpractice)

Symptoms

  1. Possibly (usually whipping) noise during rupture
  2. Pain at rest and especially pain on exertion, passive and active pain on movement
  3. Swelling
  4. Instability of the joint, abnormal flexibility
  5. Hematoma

Complications

  1. Arthrosis riskin the absence of treatment

Therapy

  1. PECH:
  2. Depending on joint, age, stability of the joint KG, possibly surgery (e.g. cruciate ligament tear, triple ankle tear)