Question 1

does interosseous ligament of knee tear treatable? thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please consult an orthopedist who is more special used in sports injury. By arthroscopy it is treatable, will need extensive physical therapy.

Question 2

5 lumbar levoscoliosis, l4 -l5 disc desiccation, conus medullaris, facet and ligament flavum hypertrophy, perineum sleeve cysts. i am 48 years old, how or can any of this be fixed? or is it just treatable with medication?

Accepted Answer

: iMAGING RESULTS ARE INERESTING, BUT PATTERN OF SYMPTOMS IS NEEDED. IF NO PAIN, NO INTERVESTIONS EXCEPT CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES. THE LEVOSCOLIOSIS WILL GET WORSE WITH TIME. BUT SOME PEOPLE DONT HAVE SYMPTOMS. FOR AM STIFFNESS AN NSAID MAY HELP. FOR PAIN WITH TURN/TWIST IT COULD BE DISC; FOR PAIN WORSENING WITH ACTIVITY IT LIKELY IS THE SCOLIOSIS

Question 3

how do i treat inflamed ligaments?

Accepted Answer

REST/MEDICATION: The first thing to do is discern why there is inflammation. Is it from overuse or is there a more inflammatory and systemic process going on - i.e. Early rheumatoid arthritis. Rest, anti-inflammatory medication and splinting are initial therapies. Occasionally local cortisone injections are used. 
Physical therapy closely following to insure restoration of tendon function.

Question 4

why are ligaments able to stretch so much?

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: Ligaments do not really stretch that much . They typically are just a specific length with very little stretching capabililty. However, prior to childbirth, the hormone relaxin present in the body at that time allows the ligaments of the pelvic area to stretch and this is beneficial for birthing a child.

Question 5

how should i treat a torn ligament?

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With expert guidance: Appropriate treatment of a torn ligament depends a variety of factors including which ligament is injured, how badly it is injured, what other structures are injured, what the functional demands of the patient are, how much instability the injury causes, how old the patient is, what other medical problems the patient has, etc., and is best determined in consultation with qualified physician.

Question 6

what are some ways to treat a torn ligament?

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Several ways: Immobilizing the ankle in a cast, splint or boot will allow the torn ligament to scar down over time.  Ligaments normally take longer than bone to heal, around 3 months.  Surgery is another option where the doctor will try to recreate the stability of the torn ligament(s).

Question 7

how do i treat pulles ligaments in the lower back?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis first: It is unusual to have back pain that stems only from pulled ligaments, so your first step should be to see a spine specialist (often, a physiatrist) to determine the diagnosis.  If it is truly a pulled ligament, it will usually improve with time, physical therapy, and strengthening of the muscles surrounding the spine and core. Depending on the location of the ligament, prolo therapy may be option.

Question 8

how long is it supposed to it take for a strained or stretched ligament to heal?

Accepted Answer

Easy does it: A strain is when a ligament or tendon is injured by overstretching. There may be minimal or quite a bit of damage to it. Inflammation (redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling) occurs as a natural healing process. The key is to minimize further damage while keeping the area flexible and mobile. Ice massage (24-36 hours), compression and elevation are the keys to maximize healing.

Question 9

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 10

can stretching help heal a sprained ligament?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stretching exercise help a lot in healing the muscles and ligament.

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