A knee sprain occurs when one of the ligaments in the knee – the largest joint in the body – is stretched or torn due to a sudden strenuous movement, such as pivoting while playing sports. Some mild knee sprains can be treated at home with self-care measures like rest, compression, ice therapy, and over-the-counter medications to help reduce pain and swelling.
Do I Need Knee Sprain Treatment?
It’s important to seek professional medical treatment for a knee sprain if you:
- Cannot put weight on or easily move the affected leg
- Feel numbness or tingling sensations
- Have substantial pain directly over your knee
- Do not experience symptom improvement after a few days
Some common knee sprain treatment approaches include physical therapy and immobilization with a brace or splint. Less commonly, surgery may be considered to repair a severely damaged ligament.
Knee sprain treatment at Orthopaedic Specialists
Knee sprain treatment at Orthopaedic Specialists is personalized to the individual needs of our patients. Our practice is led by board-certified and award-winning orthopedic specialists who provide advanced conservative and surgical treatments at our centers throughout The Greater Pittsburgh Region. Our approach to care is truly unique – we possess the extensive resources and expertise of an academic-affiliated and research-focused orthopedic clinic, yet provide the individualized and compassionate care of a privately owned practice. As our patient, you’ll receive the best of both worlds!
To learn more about our approach to joint health and knee sprain treatment or to schedule a consultation with a surgeon on our team, contact Orthopaedic Specialists today.