It is a partial or complete rupture of the ligaments of the joint, due to the skipping of the joint movement beyond its anatomical limits, due to a sudden flexion, and in both cases a bloody bleeding occurs.
The occurrence of sprains in the foot joint is common among students during the performance of the skills of basketball, football, high and long jump, as a result of the movement of the jump, and sprains in the joints of the fingers occur in handball, volleyball and basketball as a result of the sudden reception of the ball with the palm of the hand and fingers.
Symptoms
- Pain in the joint due to a cut in the surrounding nerves, where a signal reaches the pain center of the brain.
- Tumor due to increased blood pool in the area of injury.
- Internal bleeding.
- Increased joint temperature.
- Change in skin color
Treatment
- Use cold compresses for 20-30 minutes, and it is not recommended to put crushed ice directly on the joint so that the patient does not catch a so-called cold.
- The purpose of using cold compresses is to absorb fluids and blood groups by lowering blood pressure in the joint area, reducing inflammation, feeling pain and muscle contraction.
- Make the compressive ligament, lifting the affected joint up to reduce blood volume in the area.