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HEALTH - Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere without being invited. Including the occurrence of injury during exercise. One of the organs at risk of injury during exercise is the knee.
According to dr. Andre L. Pontoh Sp. OT (K), a consultant orthopedic surgeon sports medicine Pondok Indah Hospital, two common causes of knee injury is calcification of cartilage or bone disorders and sports injuries.
As for the types of sports that often cause injury include futsal, basketball, martial arts and football. This was raised during a press conference 30 Year Anniversary Pondok Indah Hospital Group "Medical Technology From Time to Time" in Jakarta (8/12).
Concussion, muscle imbalance that surround and support the knee can cause injury to the knee. If the quadriceps muscle group or hamstring muscles become weak, knee stability and ability to withstand injury will decrease.
Similarly, the quadriceps muscle imbalance can cause the kneecap (patella) shifts, causing patellofemoral syndrome or increase the risk of patellar dislocation.
According to a medical site Emedicinehealth, other than those with calcification of joints and high impact sports people, pregnant women are also at high risk groups to a knee injury.
Weight gain and hormonal changes during pregnancy, it can weaken and loosen ligaments. The same is true for people who are overweight.
When to see a doctor?
- There is swelling in the knee area.
- If the bone looks deformed or abnormal than normal.
- If you are no longer able to hold the weight.
- If the pain is unbearable.
- If the injured area be loss of sensation or numbness.
- If the foot and ankle to be cold and no pulse can be felt.
Medical treatment should be considered if a knee injury can not be solved with home care such as rest, cold compresses and elevation. Other symptoms that may need medical care is the case of recurring pain.
Swelling of the joints accompanied by fever, especially in children, people who have undergone joint replacement surgery and people with immune system problems, also should receive medical attention for fear of infection.
