Ligament Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Gade I
A
Some fibres are stretched and/or torn
RICER is only required
2
Q
Grade II
A
Some fibres are torn with effusion (damage to the synovial lining)
RICER is only required
3
Q
Grade III:
A
Complete rupture and surgery is required
4
Q
Avulsion Fracture
A
The ligament pulls away with a piece of bone
Surgery is required
5
Q
What does RICER stand for?
A
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral
6
Q
Why is surgery needed?
A
A disconnected ligament will not grow back together without surgical help
