Non Surgical Treatments
Non Surgical Treatments for Musculoskeletal Injuries
Treatment for your condition can begin immediately and can include:
- Pain Medication - to treat pain or discomfort including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) can relieve some
- Inflammation Medication - may be prescribed to alleviate swelling including antibiotics for infection control
- R.I.C.E. - To reduce the pain and swelling surrounding the injured area.
- Rest: Rest the affected area as more damage could result from putting pressure on the injury.
- Ice: Ice should be applied over a towel to the affected area
- Compression: Wrapping with an elastic bandage or an elasticated tubular bandage can help to minimize the swelling.
- Elevation: Elevating the injured area above heart level to help with any swelling and pain
- Exercise - may be recommended
- Bracing - may be recommended to brace
- Taping - may be applied over the affected areas to reduce pain.
- Orthotics - may be prescribed.
- Injection Therapies - may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing of the patellar tendon.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy - may be prescribed to accelerate healing.
- Dry Needling - may be recommended to break up or destroy degenerative structures.
- Hyperthermia Thermotherapy: may be recommended to heat and/or cool damaged tissues while allowing the surface level tissues to stay cool.
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment - may be recommended help to stimulate regeneration to damaged or torn soft tissue.
- Aspiration - may be used to remove fluid and reduce swelling or inflammation to relieve pain.
Surgical Treatment for Musculoskeletal Injuries
In cases where either a conservative treatment has not resolved the problem or where a patient best or only treatment option is surgery, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure.
