Question 1

is a knee ligament tear a permanent injury?

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Sort of: Your ligaments can heal but not usually to complete normal.  Ask your ortho surgeon. Each ligament is different.

Question 2

concerning knee ligament tears, how to treat?

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Evaluation first: Evaluation by a Sports medicine or orthopedic specialist first. Based on results of eval the specialist may prescribe physical therapy, bracing or surgical repair. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 3

what are common knee tendons/ligament problems?

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Tendonitis: Tendonitis/ bursitis/ lax joints/ dislocations/ tears.

Question 4

what are good rehab exercises for a torn knee ligament?

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Careful: Depends on the ligament. It is very important to get your motion back first after a ligament injury. Range of motion exercises (wall slides, etc.) and biking without resistance can accomplish this. Then if you are treating the ligament nonop, strengthening exercises are begun. For example- PCL injury, the quad is very important.Ask your doctor for specific goals for your specific ligament injury.

Question 5

are knee ligament tears only fixable through operations?

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Some but not all: Certain knee ligament injuries notoriously require surgery especially when complete and or longstanding. Acl and lcl/plc injured ligaments usually require surgery. Mcl and PCL injuries often can be braced and start early rehabilitation and avoid surgical intervention.

Question 6

which is the best way to treat a knee ligament chronic pain?

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Depends on cause: Basic treatments include rest, physical therapy treatments and exercise as well as the use of hot and cold compresses.  Sometimes splinting or wrapping for support can also help.  The treatment for a knee ligament can vary greatly depending on the cause and severity.  There are numerous other options depending on your individual problem.

Question 7

how long does a  wrenched ligament in the knee take to heal?

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Varies with severity: Of the sprain. For mild ones, up to 3-4 weeks; for moderate ones, about 6-8;
for severe ones, up to 3-4 months; provided no further injuries occur, during the healing period. Kindly comply with the orthopedist's 
advise, as that is the quickest way to improve and heal completely.

Question 8

do i need to have surgery when i have torn a ligament in your knee?

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Not necessarily: It depends on several things like which ligament is injured, what symptoms it is causing, age/activity level of patient, exam findings, and the appearance of imaging studies.

Question 9

how long do you wear a bandage when you have a torn knee ligament or cartilage?

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Varies: This can vary widely because the treatment can vary widely for different conditions and amongst different physicians. There are protective braces that can assist with comfort and rehabilitation for these injuries but their use varies depending on the specific injury. Ask your doctor for more specifics regarding this.

Question 10

is it possible to tear your acl or any ligament or tissue in your knee and never know?

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Unlikely: Major ligaments about the knee require substantial force to tear.  Sometimes though, injuries may not be fully appreciated for how forceful they were.  Nevertheless, the patient usually remembers the injury.  If no injury at all, then unlikely for any real ligament tears.  If the knee has symptoms that include pain, locking, swelling and giving way, then formal evaluation should be performed.

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