HLTH 216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Sports Drink, Chronic Condition, Hypoesthesia
22 Mar 2018
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Patella dislocation more common in women usually dislocate laterally. A blow or twist, causing knee cap to move outside of the knee joint. Pop or snap at the time of injury. Inability to bend or straighten the knee. After a direct blow to the knee cap, the person has: Can occur at any place between the knee joint and the ankle joint. Marked deformity may occur when both bones are broken. When only one bone is broken, little deformity may be present. A direct blow or twisting force produces: Person received a direct hit on shin. Numbness or coldness in toes or foot. Use an ice pack for 20 minutes, three to four times daily for 48 hours. If numbness or tingling exists, seek medical care. Painful muscle contraction or spasm that disables the person. Ache that is a result of an increase in workout routine. Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes after activity.
