Knee joint injury is a common clinical disease, which is more common in athletes, sports enthusiasts, and long-term heavy labor. It requires long-term intermittent treatment with a high cure rate. In order to promote the patient's recovery as soon as possible, serious maintenance is also needed. The following are the relevant maintenance measures for knee joint injury:
1. Functional rehabilitation
Under the guidance of a doctor, based on the body's tolerance, develop a scientific exercise plan, strengthen knee joint range of motion training, and enhance quadriceps strength exercise to avoid inflammation, joint adhesion, and other situations that may affect knee joint function. Be careful not to engage in vigorous exercise. The intensity of exercise should be appropriate and should not cause pain or fatigue to the patient. It should be done gradually and within one's capacity.
2、 Scientific medication
Firstly, medication principles. Including: (1) Following medical advice, taking medication correctly, standardly, and regularly, and not reducing, stopping, or changing medication at will; (2) During medication, pay attention to observing adverse drug reactions. If any abnormalities are found, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and deal with them as soon as possible.
Secondly, precautions. When taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, on the one hand, it is important to note that these drugs may cause gastrointestinal irritation, so it is recommended that patients take them after meals. On the other hand, if allergic reactions such as rash occur after medication, it is recommended that patients stop taking the drugs immediately and seek medical attention promptly.
3、 Regular follow-up visits
Firstly, reasons for follow-up visits. It is convenient to check the wound healing status and evaluate the treatment effect and knee joint function after treatment based on it.
Secondly, the time for follow-up appointments. The interval between follow-up examinations varies depending on the treatment method, including: (1) for conservative treatment patients, it is recommended that conservative treatment patients have follow-up appointments in the third and sixth months after knee joint injury; (2) Surgical patients are recommended to have follow-up visits at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after knee joint injury.
4、 Reasonable diet
Firstly, dietary principles. Including: (1) developing a scientific diet plan based on one's own nutritional status, reasonably matching dietary structure, nutritious, balanced, light diet, low oil, low-fat diet; (2) Eat less fine grains and more coarse grains.
Secondly, dietary recommendations. Including: (1) Eating more vegetables and fruits; (2) Eat more high protein foods, such as fish soup, pork rib soup, stewed soybeans, etc., to promote bone growth and recovery; (3) Eat more calcium rich foods, such as milk, eggs, etc; (4) Eat more foods rich in sulfur, such as onions, garlic, asparagus, etc. These foods not only help with calcium absorption, but also aid in the repair and reconstruction of bones, cartilage, and connective tissue; (5) Eat more digestible food, such as rice porridge, rice paste, etc. If the doctor does not prohibit the patient from eating, it is recommended that patients with early injury can add some chopped green vegetable leaves to the above soft food appropriately;
Thirdly, dietary restrictions. Including: (1) avoiding foods with high oil content to control weight; (2) Avoid eating excessively acidic, greasy, and spicy stimulating foods; (3) Avoid eating chocolate, animal fat, and other foods; (4) Avoid consuming substances.
5、 Other aspects
First, pay attention to rest. Avoid staying up late, avoid heavy physical labor, balance work and rest, and pay attention to bed rest.
Secondly, posture care. Assist patients in taking a comfortable position and raising their affected limb to ensure blood circulation in the extremities.
Thirdly, gypsum care. Including: (1) keeping the dressing dry and clean; (2) The gypsum fixing point should be appropriately tightened.
Fourthly, surgical care. For those who have undergone surgical treatment, pay attention to postoperative incision care, including: (1) regular disinfection and dressing changes to avoid dressing contamination and infection; (2) Those who need to install drainage tubes should pay attention to keeping them unobstructed.
Fifth, environmental care. Including: (1) avoiding noise and ensuring a quiet resting environment; (2) Avoid personnel movement and ensure a safe resting environment; (3) Regularly clean up and ensure a clean resting environment; (4) Frequently change, wash, and sun dry clothes and bed sheets and covers.
In short, knee joint injury is a common condition, and due to its serious impact on patients' daily lives, it is necessary to actively take measures to maintain the knee joint.