Knee Injuries
Have you injured yourself in a soccer game by getting kicked right at the knee ? Ouch! No need to say it could be very painful. A kicked and twisted knee could result in several structures injured. The severity of injury depends on the force and the position of the knee at the time of the accident. We are going to look at the possible medial (inner) knee structures damaged by the most common blow from the outside of the knee: 1. Medial Collateral Ligament and Anterior Cruciate Ligament At the blow of the knee on the outside, the medial (inside) collateral ligament could be stretched so hard that it could inflame or even tear. The anterior cruciate ligament, which is located in the centre of the knee joint could get stretched very far and started to inflame or tear as well. 2. Medial Meniscus When the blow adds to a twist of the knee joint, the disc (soft bone lining the joint) could be irritated or torn at the impact. Thinning of the meniscus could happen with arthritis al