Wuhan, February 12 (Xinhua) -- With the growing enthusiasm of people to participate in ice and snow sports, the number of cases of related sports injuries is increasing. Compared with common injuries such as fractures and contusions, joint ligament injuries that may occur in ice and snow sports are more insidious. In this regard, Zhang Qingsong, director of the Department of Sports Medicine of the Fourth Hospital of Wuhan City (Wuhan Orthopaedic Hospital) in Hubei Province, reminded that after finding joint ligament injuries, self-help can be carried out in accordance with the "rice principle" and go to the hospital as soon as possible.
Around the Spring Festival this year, the Fourth Hospital of Wuhan treated more than 100 patients injured in ice and snow sports, many of whom were injured in the medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint.
"After an accidental fall, the pain of ligament injuries around the joints is often more pronounced, and many people overlook the ligament injuries deep in the joints." Zhang Qingsong said that unlike the treatment of traditional bone injuries, knee ligament injuries caused by skiing often require special examinations such as specialized physical examinations and knee mrimagma resonance imaging to accurately diagnose, and the choice of treatment method also needs to be individualized according to the degree of injury.
At the same time, it is difficult for the average person to distinguish between muscle pain caused by a fall or structural damage to a ligament, muscle or bone. After being injured, some people misjudge the injury and choose some rehabilitation physiotherapy or external drugs and other treatment methods on their own, and then delay the condition.
Zhang Qingsong said that the pain caused by ligament injuries deep in the joint is often accompanied by swelling, and exercisers can first conduct a self-assessment. "Checking whether the limb is deformed, whether the joint has abnormal noise or vibration, whether there is pain that is unbearable and unable to move, and whether there are bruises on the injury are all ways to judge the injury."
Experts remind that after ligament injury, the first time to use the "rice (RICE) principle" to implement self-help, help recovery, prevent secondary injuries: R - rest in place, with the help of canes, crutches and other ski equipment to assist in fixing limbs, stop activity; I - ice compresses, when in the snow field, you can take snow cold compresses on the spot to relieve pain; C - compression, using the elastic bandage you carry to wrap the swollen parts, reduce internal bleeding. E- Elevation, within 24 hours after injury, try to raise the injured area as high as possible above the heart position. At the same time, it is important to receive professional diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible, and patients can go to the sports medicine department of the hospital for professional diagnosis and treatment.
"Ice and snow sports enthusiasts must choose standardized venues and equipment protective gear, warm up before sports, beginners should accept professional guidance, and do what they can." Zhang Qingsong said that he hopes that people can fully enjoy the joy of ice and snow sports, and minimize the risk factors.
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