sprain treatments
in kansas city
When a ligament is injured, this is known as a sprain. Common sites of sprains include the elbow (UCL), knee (MCL, meniscus, and ACL), and ankle. There are three grades of sprains. Regardless of the grade, Motus will provide a treatment for successful outcomes. Whether this is medications, bracing, physical therapy, biologics, or even surgery.
sprain treatments
in kansas city
Once the proper diagnosis is established, we can design a customized treatment plan. Whether this is medications, bracing, physical therapy, biologics, or even surgery. Motus is here to ensure that you are aware of all of the options available to you for your ligament injuries in Kansas City.
Not all ligament injuries need surgery but some do. A good example of a grade III ligament sprain that almost always requires surgery is an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) rupture in the knee. However, most grade II and all grade I sprains are treated without surgery.
ankle sprain treatments
in kansas city
An ankle sprain refers to tearing of the ligaments of the ankle. The most common ankle sprain occurs outside of the ankle. This is an extremely common injury which affects many people during a wide variety of activities. It can happen in the setting of an ankle fracture but most commonly occurs in isolation.
treatments
Meniscus Tear, ACL Tear, MCL Tear
It is important to know which kind of meniscus tear you have. This is because removing a part, or all, of the meniscus can result in early or worsening arthritis. This is because the meniscus protects the cartilage covering the knee bones (known as articular or joint cartilage) from wearing down.