Last weekend the Victory Church basketball team had a practice in preparation for our season opener this Saturday. It was at practice that I re-injured my right knee. It's an old football injury that has haunted me for years. I had to go to the doctor yesterday, then for x-rays; today I had a MRI on my right leg. I should know the result of the injury Friday.
I injured the medial collateral ligament (MCL) which connects the thighbone to the shinbone, and provides stability to the inner side of the knee. Injuries to the MCL are usually caused by contact on the outside of the knee and are accompanied by sharp pain on the inside of the knee.
I was searching the internet for articles on knee injuries and I found a good article at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Upon reading this article I ran across an acronym RICE:
R - Rest the knee to give the ligament time to heal.
I - Ice can be applied two or three times a day for 15 to 20 minutes each time.
C - Compress the injury to limit swelling. You may have to wear a bandage or brace for a while.
E - Elevate the knee whenever possible.
Let's pray that the MRI and x-rays return with good reports; and rest and therapy will be all that is needed!
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