What Are the Treatments for Bone & Ligament Damage in the Knee?
Bone and ligament damage are two common forms of injury found in the knee joint. Individuals with these conditions may gain relief from a number of commonly available treatments.
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The Facts
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The knee contains four ligaments: two collateral ligaments (one inside and one outside the knee) and two ligaments that stretch diagonally inside the knee (anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate), according to the Mayo Clinic. Bones in the knee include the patella (knee cap), bottom of the femur and top of the tibia.
Types of Injuries
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Injuries of the knee ligaments include stretches and tears, according to the Nemours Foundation. Injuries of the knee joint bones include fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and an ailment of the tibia called Osgood-Schlatter disease.
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Treating Minor Injuries
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Treatments for both bone and ligament damage in the knee vary with the severity of the injury. Minor degrees of injury may be effectively treated with over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications and the P.R.I.C.E. protocol: protection, rest, ice, compression bandaging and elevation of the injured knee.
Treating Serious Injuries
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Ligament tears, broken bones and advanced arthritis may require surgical treatment. Potential options include conventional surgery, minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery and partial or total knee replacement.
Additional Treatment Options
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Additional treatment options include physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, topical painkillers, knee braces and injections of hyaluronic acid.
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