Question 1

i have two tear in left meniscus bucket handle n radial tear as well as my right knee has grade 1 sprain in ligament acl...is menisctomy necessary?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If acl intact would do whatever possible to do meniscal repair at your age.

Question 2

i have ankle ligament sprain, i twisted my ankle one year ago. x-ray on the day of injury was ok, no fracture?

Accepted Answer

Possible fracture.: Initial x-rays may be negative if there was a small hairline fracture.   Follow up x-rays may show this as the body is healing an laying down bone callus in the reparative process.

Question 3

how should i treat a ligament sprain?

Accepted Answer

First aid: For a sprain involves rest, ice, elevation and compression (ace bandage).  Minor sprains feel better in a day or so (the older we get, the longer it takes).

If you're not noticeably better in 1-2 days (or are in agony now), you must see a doctor.  In general, orthopedists treat sprains.  If it's your foot or ankle, you can also see a podiatrist.  Feel better!

Question 4

how can i treat a ligament sprain / tear?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

You really shoud see a doctor to determine between sprain or tear since this will alter treatment.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: ligament sprain?

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Ligament sprains: Ligaments connect bones to bones
tendons connect muscles to bones
stretched or partially injured ligaments are called sprains.
Stretched or partially injured tendons are called strains.

Question 6

whats difference between a lateral calateral ligament sprain or a maniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Difficult question: A meniscus tear is a tear of the cushions within the knee that give the knee more surface contact area (it takes the load off of the cartilage in your knee to make it last longer). The lateral collateral ligament is a complex set of ligaments on the outside of the knee that keeps the knee stable. It has a role in holding your knee in place, controlling rotation, and augmenting movement.

Question 7

how do you differentiate between a lateral calateral ligament sprain or a maniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

See below: The physical exam findings are beyond our allowed 400 characters but suffice it to say that there are specific findings that differentiate the two. Any physical diagnosis text will describe the differences.  Mri is becoming more and more routine as well.

Question 8

how is a ligament sprain treated in er?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice elevation, wrapping (compression to for swelli, patients are usually given crutches based on pain level) x-rays are often done to ensure there are no broken bones ( a common problem that mimics sprains), pain medication or anti - inlammatories and patients are encouraged to see an md in a few days to be sure all is well  the acronym :rice:  refers to rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Question 9

how is a ligament sprain self-diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Point tenderness: Each ligament is in a specific location so the pain will be at that specific location.  However -- fractures and other injuries can present the same way so get checked and get an xray to be sure a bone in not broken.

Question 10

collateral ligament sprain. what is treatment?

Accepted Answer

Which ligament?: There is a collateral ligament in the elbow, and also in the knee.  Initial treatment might include bracing and nsaids.

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I have two tear in left meniscus bucket handle n radial tear as well as my right knee has grade 1 sprain in ligament acl...is menisctomy necessary?

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I have ankle ligament sprain, i twisted my ankle one year ago. x-ray on the day of injury was ok, no fracture?

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How should i treat a ligament sprain?

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How can i treat a ligament sprain / tear?

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Whats difference between a lateral calateral ligament sprain or a maniscus tear?

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How do you differentiate between a lateral calateral ligament sprain or a maniscus tear?

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How is a ligament sprain treated in er?

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Collateral ligament sprain. what is treatment?

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