Injuries are a part of life. At some point of time in life, everyone encounters an injury whether minor or severe.

Let us do a mind activity by trying to remember when was the last time we got injured, what was the cause, how severe it was and the recovery time? Are you done with it?

We are sure you must have felt that agony or that pain again and would have prayed to the Almighty not to let you go through those days again.

We, the experts at Orthopaedics Department at Smt. Parvati Devi Hospital, have brought forward this article to make you aware of the common orthopaedic injuries and pain management so that you can protect yourself in the coming future with your knowledge and self-care.

What is an Orthopaedic Injury?

An orthopaedic injury is an injury to the musculoskeletal system. To simplify it more, it is related more to the bones and joints.

Common Orthopaedic Injuries 

Let us have information about the most common orthopaedic injuries in detail.

Dislocation

When a joint goes out of its position and gets displaced, this condition refers to Dislocation. As a result, the affected area gets swelled up and is very painful.

This condition is common in the joints of ankles, hips, elbows, shoulders and fingers. It brings along temporary deformity and immobilization in the joint. With the right treatment, it can be cured within days to weeks.

Fracture

A commonly occurring orthopaedic injury, a fracture is a break in the bone as a result of sudden impact or weakened bone density which is an after-effect of osteoporosis.

Fractured bones are capable enough of causing numbness, redness and severe pain. It affects mobility severely. The recovery time varies from days to a few weeks and in some cases, surgery is involved too.

Knee Injury

Sudden twists may injure the muscles and/or tendons in the knees which snatches away the proper functioning of the knee joint. This injury can also be credited to osteoarthritis.

Knee injury makes way for complications in mobility, pain and swelling in the affected area. In extreme cases, the doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery to restore the mobility of the knees and provide freedom from pain.

Rotator Cuff Injury

Rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that help in stabilizing the movement of the shoulder. Any injury or overuse can cause the rotator cuff to suffer badly and break down suddenly or gradually.

It causes a dull ache in the shoulder which worsens as one sleeps on the affected side. For proper rehabilitation and recovery, it takes around six months.

Sprain or strain

A sprain occurs when ligaments (tissues connecting bones to joints) are stretched, twisted or torn and produces a pop sound at the time of injury. There is bruising around the affected area. The most affected body parts in case of a sprain are ankles, thumbs, wrists and knees.

A strain occurs due to overstretched, torn, twisted tendon (a tough cord of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones) or muscle. Legs, knees, feet and back are the most common victims of a sprain.

ACL Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament connects the thigh bone to the shinbone. ACL Tears occur mostly among the sportsperson as a cause of sudden stop or changes in the direction. The players of soccer, football and basketball fall prey to this injury.

It causes swelling, pain and instability in the affected area. The recovery time ranges from a few days to weeks after physiotherapy or surgery.

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Achilles Tendon Rupture affects the back of your lower leg. Achilles Tendon is a ligament that connects the muscles present in the back of your calf to heel bone.

Back of the ankle and lower leg experience sharp pain. It takes two to three weeks to heal or a maximum of six weeks for complete recovery.

Pain Management

There are non-surgical procedures available to avoid surgery, treat the injury and manage pain.

These options include:

Physiotherapy

To help patients who have fallen prey to orthopaedic injuries, physiotherapy assists a lot. A range of motion exercises, strengthening techniques and educating the patient can prove to be a blessing for those living in dismay.

A certain number of dedicated physiotherapy sessions can help you stand back on your feet again.

Injections

In some cases, injections may help reduce the pain caused due to orthopaedic injury. The doctors may recommend the patient to opt for this remedy for a speedy recovery.

This option needs the consideration of many factors which the doctor may have to see before recommending.

Medications

Anti-inflammatories, muscle-relaxants and other types of pain-relievers are useful to manage pain. A combination of medications and other non-surgical treatment options can render effective results.

This helps in relaxing the muscles and giving pain a break to speed up the recovery process to cast away the injury time.

Why Smt. Parvati Devi Hospital?

Smt. Parvati Devi Hospital offers a full range of modern treatments to cure the orthopaedic injuries.

Being the best orthopedic hospital in Amritsar, We are ready to help you with knee joint replacement, hip joint replacement, shoulder and elbow joint replacement, Arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction, Fracture fixation, Paediatric deformity correction and above all the care that you deserve.

Contact the experts today and don’t let an injury take over your healthy joints. Book an appointment today for a speedy recovery.