A 47-year-old woman named Qi injured her left knee ligament while skiing three years ago. At that time, since no fracture occurred and the pain was not severe, she did not receive treatment. This year, she suffered another injury while skiing, which caused knee pain. After examination, doctors informed the patient that her meniscus was torn and required surgical treatment.
Lü Wei explained that joint injuries are quite common in daily life, but generally, the injured only pay attention to whether there is a fracture. Ligament injuries are often overlooked because they are painless, which can eventually lead to meniscus damage. Three to five weeks after a simple ligament reconstruction surgery, normal activities can be resumed, and general sports can be resumed after half a year. In the long term, removing part of the meniscus increases the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis and joint proliferation.
Doctors remind skiing enthusiasts that beginners should seek guidance from professional instructors; warm up sufficiently before skiing; wear protective gear and choose appropriate skis; master the correct way to fall; and if injured, seek medical examination promptly to avoid delayed treatment.