Question 1

how long do general knee sprains take to heal?  i was told that the nothing isn't torn, it's only stretched . it could be my acl or my patellar tendon

Accepted Answer

Usually  6 weeks: Ligament injury is graded by the amount of stretch or tearing and the resulting instability. Treatment varies based on injury  from minimal to pt with poss brace to surgery.

Question 2

how long does a partially torn acl take to heal ?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If your knee is giving out, the partial tear may be more significant. If no giving way, you might be back within 6-8 weeks but must pass some functional tests before returning to sports.

Question 3

why do acl tears take so long to heal?

Accepted Answer

Blood supply: Because an acl is about 1cm thick, it takes time for the body grow into the replacement and recreate the structure of the original acl. There is no blood vessels that run through the acl graft, so the nutrients and cells that provide the replacement material must come from the joint fluid inside the knee, and the bone marrow from the ends of the graft. All this takes 6-8 months to accomplish.

Question 4

how long does it take to heal from acl reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

5-12 months, varies: This is highly variable depending on other injuries in the knee, the activity level you are returning to, and the type of surgery/graft choice used to replace your acl. In general, daily activities and sedentary work can be resumed in 2-6 weeks. Full healing of the graft varies from 6 months to 2 years. Most sports can be resumed at 6-9 months, but normal strength and function may take longer.

Question 5

if you tear your acl, how long does it take to heal if you don't have surgery?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: The acl cannot heal on its own. It often scars down around the surrounding structures, but it does not return to normal function without a reconstruction. However, the decision to reconstruct is a very personal and individual decision that should be discussed with your friendly neighborhood orthopedic surgeon / sports medicine surgeon. Take the time to go over your own situation with the surgeon!

Question 6

i tore my acl last weekend and have since had surgery on it to repair it. how much time will it take for it to heal?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks.: Generally, about 6 weeks for the acl to heal into your native bones and to get your range of motion back. Then it's about 6-8 months before you get all your strength and function back, to return to all activities, including sports.

Question 7

how ling does a mild acl sprain takes to heal?

Accepted Answer

ACL sprain: Acl sprains can take up to 6-8 weeks to recover from.  What's most important is that you focus on core strengthening so that you have the strength to return to play and be as safe as possible.  Returning before you have full strength can place you at risk to completely tear your acl.

Question 8

how long does it take  acl injury to heal?

Accepted Answer

4-6: Months upwards to a year in some cases.

Question 9

how long does it take for an acl injury to fully heal?

Accepted Answer

It does not heal: An acl ligament tear does not heal on its own. When an acl tears, the fluid inside the knee seals off the two torn ends of the acl and prevents them from coming back together. Because of this, it can never really heal. You can feel better because the rest of the knee calms down, but the acl will remain torn. A reconstructed acl takes about 8 months for the body to reincorporate.

Question 10

how long does it typically take for an acl injury to heal?

Accepted Answer

It does not: An acl tear will not heal. However, it does not always require surgery, if you decide to avoid all pivoting activites. Many patients do not feel shifting after an acl tear unless they perform these activities. Any shifting or swelling episodes after an acl injury would be an indication to be evaluated fully by your friendly neighborhood sports medicine orthopedist!

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