Question 1

what takes the longest to heal torn muscle, torn ligament, or torn tendon? area is back and knee.

Accepted Answer

Torn muscle: Healing depends on degree of trauma, type of muscle, location of joints, age, and degree of rest. Like wise so many variable. Some doesn't heal at all without surgical treatment.

Question 2

how long does it take for a torn ligament or tendon to heal in the upper to middle of the back?  bad motorcycle accident on 8/17/2013. hit by trooper!

Accepted Answer

Months: It can take a long time to heal torn ligaments, especially in areas like the back that you really can't give full rest to. Think of football players that get turf-toe and it bothers them the entire season - it's very similar. I would highly recommend physical therapy if not doing it. Can help you with alternative ways to sit/move/lie to reduce stress on that area of back.

Question 3

any advice on what i should take to help a torn ligament heal?

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet : There is no particular supplement or medication that has been shown to promote ligament healing. That being said, a healthy diet focused on lean and low fat protein sources, plenty of fruits and vegetables and sufficient amounts if water should put your body in the best environment to heal.

Question 4

does anyone know how much glucosamine i should take to help heal a torn ligament?

Accepted Answer

Controversial: There is considerable debate over whether glucosamine works at all. I believe that it does help repair cartilage if taken at a dose of 1500 mg of glucosamine per day. The chondroitin probably does not help. There is almost no evidence that it helps torn ligaments.

Question 5

i have a possible torn ligament/tendon in my finger from jamming it during basketball. how do i treat this and how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Splint: takes 6-8 weeks for ligament tear to heal and 4 months for swelling to subside. Tendon injuries often require surgery so see a hand surgeon if any loss of motion

Question 6

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 7

how long it take to heal ruptured a ligament and dislocated toes and will the doctor put it back in place?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes, the doctor will relocate the toes. Depending on how the ligaments are treated and the specific injury will determine how long they take to heal.

Question 8

when you have an injury to a muscle, tendon or ligament in the pelvis or low back area and do not treat it right away. how long will it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Proper Healing : Is important. You need to be seen an md who may refer you to an orthopedic surgeon (if there's some tearing that needs suturing or to a physical therapist. The muscle, tendon, or ligament has to heal and oriented in the right place. Muscles heal first but tendon takes months.

Question 9

i have a high ankle sprain but my orthopedic doctor didn't take an mri. should i get a second opinion? if my ligament is torn will it heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

A matter of trust: It all comes down to trust.  If you saw an orthopedic surgeon (especially if they specialize in lower extremity) or a sports medicine physician and you trust them, then a second opinion is likely not going to change the diagnosis.  However, please discuss the value of the MRI with your doctor based on how confident (s)he is with the diagnosis.  If very confident, then MRI again less likely to help.

Question 10

i have a torn ligament in my lower back above my buttocks. my doctor has prescribed me to take naproxen. will naproxen effect my ibs?

Accepted Answer

Yes it likely will: Depends upon how sensitive your system is to these meds. I would say it wouldn't likely be harmful to try. However, given that these meds are likely to aggravate your condition, why not try tylenol (acetaminophen) (no effect)? Salonpas hot patches, ice/heat also will not affect  your GI system. On the contrary, Naproxen will not heal this ligament, only time does that...

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How long does a torn back ligament take to heal

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What takes the longest to heal torn muscle, torn ligament, or torn tendon? area is back and knee.

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How long does it take for a torn ligament or tendon to heal in the upper to middle of the back? bad motorcycle accident on 8/17/2013. hit by trooper!

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Any advice on what i should take to help a torn ligament heal?

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Does anyone know how much glucosamine i should take to help heal a torn ligament?

A member asked:

I have a possible torn ligament/tendon in my finger from jamming it during basketball. how do i treat this and how long does it take to heal?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

How long it take to heal ruptured a ligament and dislocated toes and will the doctor put it back in place?

A member asked:

When you have an injury to a muscle, tendon or ligament in the pelvis or low back area and do not treat it right away. how long will it take to heal?

A member asked:

I have a high ankle sprain but my orthopedic doctor didn't take an mri. should i get a second opinion? if my ligament is torn will it heal on its own?

A member asked:

I have a torn ligament in my lower back above my buttocks. my doctor has prescribed me to take naproxen. will naproxen effect my ibs?

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