ledskada
Ledskada, Swedish for a joint injury, denotes damage to a joint and surrounding structures, including bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, menisci, and the joint capsule. Such injuries can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, and they may affect any joint, most often the knee, ankle, shoulder, or wrist.
Causes include acute trauma from sports, falls, or accidents; overuse injuries from repetitive movements; and less
Symptoms typically include joint pain, swelling, warmth or bruising, stiffness, reduced movement, and sometimes locking or
Diagnosis combines clinical examination with imaging. X-rays assess bone injuries, while MRI or ultrasound evaluates soft
Treatment ranges from non-surgical care to surgery. Acute management uses rest, ice, compression, and elevation; immobilization
Prognosis varies with injury type and severity, age, and treatment. Many ledskador heal with appropriate care,