Question 1

what makes someone eligible for shoulder ligament repair surgery, or instability of the shoulder?

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Exam & Hx & imaging: History of dislocations, hands on xam by an orthopedic shoulder specialist may give u the answer though further imaging may b needed.

Question 2

what should i expect with a ligament repair surgery?

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Ask Surgeon.: Sorry, but only your surgeon who knows   details of your injury, personality characteristics, planned operation etc. Will be able to provide you with meaningful advice/information.
 Best wishes.

Question 3

had ligament repair but now have over flexible ligaments.  is there anything i can do?  ankle gives way at least 4 times per week

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Therapy /alignment: typically ligament repair is performed to increase stability and tighten structures.  Physical therapy can assist to increase muscle strength and proprioception at the ankle which could be very helpful.  I would also recommend a bio mechanical exam to evaluate alignment and function of extremity.  Bracing can be beneficial during increased activity to prevent injury.   See doc if persists.

Question 4

can a torn outside ligament repair it self? i am told the" -- because it falls within my area of xpertise. i just need a few m "can a torn outside ligament repair it self? i am told the" -- because it falls within my area of expertise. i just need a few

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I : I dont understand your entire question...But simply put, yes a torn outside ligament (known as a lateral collateral ligament or lcl) does have the potential capacity to repair itself, especially if it is an isolated injury.  If associated with other ligament injuries, more instability is present leading to more unpredictable results.  Regardless, adequate time and bracing as well as rehabilitation are needed for optimal healing.

Question 5

ankle ligament repair needed what happens during the surgery?

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Depends: This depends on what the surgeon has planned based on your case. This could be simple re-opposition of the torn or lax structures or it could be as complex as rerouting one of your native tendons for recreation of the ligamentous structure or use of a donor tendon/ligament/tissue to recreate them. Talk to your surgeon for more detailed and specific info to your case.

Question 6

is it possible that knee acl (anterior cruciate ligament) repair itself?

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Anything is possible: But the torn acl doesn't repair itself strongly, that it can function normally. It usually is stretched out tissue, which is no good to the its normal job. There might be some scar tissue hitching the 2 ends of the acl together, but in no way, is that acl functional.
I hope I have answered your question.
Good luck and happy holidays.

Question 7

if my scaphoid lunate ligament repair surgery was not successful why must the scaphoid bone now be removed?

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Blood supply: Sometimes the blood supply may be compromised. This may be a risk for future infection.

Question 8

what is the avarage recovery time for aleft ankle lateral malleolus open reduction internal fixation, laterall deltoid ligament repair? i was non weight bearing for the first 8 weeks. how long will i be on crutches after starting to weight bearing?

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: You should be in a proper regimental physical therapy program To help strengthen the extremity to protect yourself from further harm. You would be able to start bearing weight when you’re able to protect yourself from being injured and not before hand. Do not rush it. It’s all about getting range of motion and strength back to the extremity

Question 9

had a recent anterior cruciate ligament repair operation and ive been using an ice pack for swelling. a new swell has started in a different place that feels ready to burst.

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: PostoperativeACL repair. It would be best if you checked with your orthopedic surgeon who performed the operation. Depending on where this new swelling is located, it would be important for a quick evaluation to make sure there is no complication that would need the surgeons intervention.

Question 10

i had an ankle ligament repair surgery 6 weeks ago. i went back to work 2 weeks ago. i am now experiencing excruciating pain when walking. the pain is more than i felt the previous week. i take pain medication but it's not helping. ?

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Rehabilitation first: Without knowing your history and without seeing x-rays I will say this      try and rehabilitate your ankle with full physical therapy utilizing contrast baths range of motion and strengthening exercises not until that has been accomplished can you reassess the success or failure of the surgery

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What makes someone eligible for shoulder ligament repair surgery, or instability of the shoulder?

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What should i expect with a ligament repair surgery?

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Had ligament repair but now have over flexible ligaments. is there anything i can do? ankle gives way at least 4 times per week

A member asked:

Can a torn outside ligament repair it self? i am told the" -- because it falls within my area of xpertise. i just need a few m "can a torn outside ligament repair it self? i am told the" -- because it falls within my area of expertise. i just need a few

A member asked:

Ankle ligament repair needed what happens during the surgery?

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Is it possible that knee acl (anterior cruciate ligament) repair itself?

A member asked:

If my scaphoid lunate ligament repair surgery was not successful why must the scaphoid bone now be removed?

A member asked:

What is the avarage recovery time for aleft ankle lateral malleolus open reduction internal fixation, laterall deltoid ligament repair? i was non weight bearing for the first 8 weeks. how long will i be on crutches after starting to weight bearing?

A member asked:

Had a recent anterior cruciate ligament repair operation and ive been using an ice pack for swelling. a new swell has started in a different place that feels ready to burst.

A member asked:

I had an ankle ligament repair surgery 6 weeks ago. i went back to work 2 weeks ago. i am now experiencing excruciating pain when walking. the pain is more than i felt the previous week. i take pain medication but it's not helping. ?

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