...Ledley King
Cartilage problems are common in football, but confusingly this
injury refers to a tear of the Meniscus. There are two Menisci within
each knee joint that are made from tough fibrocartilage - hence the use
of the term cartilage. During sports, usually when twisting on a bent
knee, the Menisci can get jammed and nipped in between the shin and
thigh bones. If the force is sufficient, a tear of the Meniscus will
occur.
If the torn flap of Meniscal tissue is large then it may get in the
way of normal knee joint mechanics, causing the knee to lock. Typically
there is also a sensation that the knee 'gives way', and because of
interference with other structures in the knee joint, there may be
irritation and swelling. If the torn flap of cartilage causes locking
or giving way, surgery is required. This is carried out
arthroscopically, whereby a small camera and burring device are
inserted into the knee joint, where the surgeon removes the flap and
smoothes off the surface of the meniscus.
The arthroscope is essentially a small camera that uses fibre-optic
cables to relay a picture to a screen in the operating theatre. Whereas
in the past open surgery would have meant a stay in hospital, most
arthroscopic procedures are carried out as outpatient cases, where the
patient doesn't have to stay in hospital overnight. There is no need
for a big scar, so the overall rehabilitation period is significantly
shorter.
Knee swelling following a Meniscal tear is usually caused by
inflammation of the capsule that surrounds the knee joint. This is
known as a knee joint 'effusion', where irritation of the capsule
causes it to produce more of the 'synovial fluid' that is usually
present within the joint. Typically the knee feels hot to touch,
although there may or may not be accompanying pain. Physiotherapy
treatment can reduce this swelling.
...ukratko ima "dodgy knee" i možeš ga Batje!
Ledley uopće ne trenira, on samo igra i odmara dok mu ne spadne oteklina sa koljena...
...i pravo pitanje je koliko će on to dugo trpiti?
[uredio HOTSPUR - 05. ožujka 2009. u 22:44]