Question 1

are torn ligaments able to heal on their own?

Accepted Answer

Some do: Some ligaments such as the medial collateral ligament (mcl) of the knee and ankle ligaments can heal on their own.  Other ligaments such as the anterior cruciate ligament (acl) of the knee does not have the capacity to heal. Surgical reconstruction is needed in carefully indicated patients.

Question 2

how can torn ligaments and ruptured tendons heal wrong?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There is a big difference between ligaments and tendons.  Tendons connect muscles to bones, if certain tendons are torn they need to be treated surgically (achilles, biceps, rotator cuff).  Ligaments are the ropes that connect bones to bones, many times these heal on their own.

Question 3

do torn ligaments in the knee ever heal on there own?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending on the degree of injury, mild ligament strains can heal with time.  However, if they are torn, then typically these ligaments heal with more scar rather than ligament tissue.

Question 4

is it better for a basketball player with torn ligaments in foot to get surgery or let heal naturally?

Accepted Answer

Depends where: In the foot, the lisfranc ligament (middle of the arch) is a notorious subtle injury that usually requires surgery and without it, function, stability and ability to return to sport is often impossible.  If it's the plantar fascia, let it heal naturally as it is below standard of care to "repair" that ligament surgically.  Where is the ligament tear?

Question 5

torn ligaments in my right foot. when leg is straightened out the foot is turned off the the right. as it heals will foot line back up with the leg?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: if you are guarding because of pain then hopefully this will correct as you strengthen. If this is an old injury and the foot position is what you have left, then unlikely.  See a foot/ankle specialist to determine your options which may include surgical repair

Question 6

x-ray reveals finger ligament tear, what is the best method of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Usually splint: X-rays cannot see ligaments, therefore if a finger x-ray showed a ligament injury, it was most likely due to an avulsion injury (the ligament is not torn but actually tears a small piece of bone away from its point of attachment).  This is usually treated by immobilization, sometimes by surgery.  It is best to consult a hand surgeon for a definitive treatment plan.

Question 7

looking for best laparoscopic surgery for torn ligaments in both shoulders?

Accepted Answer

First, it is : Arthroscopic and you need to find an orthopaedic surgeon to see if surgery is even indicated as most can be treated with appropriate rehabilitation.  If surgery is indicated, then you need to find out what type of surgery and if it can be done that way.

Question 8

how to treat torn ligaments in your knee?

Accepted Answer

It depend what kind: Of injury and were it is located. Grade 1 up to grade 3.
Medial or lateral or inside the knee.  Every one of them have different method of treatment
.

Question 9

what is the cure for torn ligaments in your foot?

Accepted Answer

Allow them a : Chance to heal, wearing a brace or cam walker boot, if they can't heal properly, surgical intervention.

Question 10

what can be done for torn ligaments in shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Exercise or surgery : If you fail exercise you will need the ligament repaired arthroscopically.

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