Question 1

x-ray reveals finger ligament tear, what is the best method of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Usually splint: X-rays cannot see ligaments, therefore if a finger x-ray showed a ligament injury, it was most likely due to an avulsion injury (the ligament is not torn but actually tears a small piece of bone away from its point of attachment).  This is usually treated by immobilization, sometimes by surgery.  It is best to consult a hand surgeon for a definitive treatment plan.

Question 2

i have a partial ligament tear in shoulder, what is the fastest way to treat this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If only partial, then time should heal things with a minor injury in bout a month and a moderate injury in about two.  Maintain motion but avoid stresses.  Once pain is down work on strength and coordination.  If no response, get it checked again.

Question 3

what can i do to repair a shoulder injury, specifically an inferior glenohumeral ligament tear (ighl)?

Accepted Answer

IGHL: Depends upon extent. If just partial tear, consider rest, immobilization, nsaids, pt/modalities. If complete or more extensive, may need additional scope or open stabilization procedures if the glenohumeral joint is unstable with conservative attempts to heal.

Question 4

how can i cure ligament tear of ankle ?

Accepted Answer

Read below: If this is a grade 1 tear, then immobilization is usually enough.  If grade 2 depending on it's extent, this may be cured with a cast or possible surgery.  If grade 3 tear, it will undoubtedly require surgery.

Question 5

is there any cure to anterior cruciate ligament tear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acl tears that are partial typically heal adequately without surgery and rarely tear completely later. Complete tears never heal spontaneously but a rare person can function without reconstruction. Most require surgery to make a new ligament, as the only means to a "cure". Acupuncture, prolotherapy, herbals, organics, prp, therapy, etc never cure acl tears.

Question 6

sir i have acl ligament tear before a weak doctors suggesting me operation, but is thr any mean to avoid operation & cure acl ligament using ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

ACL Tear: If the ACL is completely torn, surgery is indicated.  If the tear is partial, prolotherapy or other forms of regenerative injection therapy may restore ligament strength and function.  Ayurvedic treatments could be complementary , but by themselves would not regenerate or repair the ligament.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: ligament tear?

Accepted Answer

A stretched ligament: A ligament is the structure that helps to stabilize a joint where bones come together
in a grade 1or 2 sprain the ligament gets inflamed and stretches
in a grade 3 sprain the ligament can tear completely
you might need immobilization or even surgery for the problem.

Question 8

is a knee ligament tear a permanent injury?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

how serious is a posterior cruciate ligament tear?

Accepted Answer

It serious: While a posterior cruciate ligament injury generally causes less pain, disability and knee instability than does an acl tear, it can still sideline you for several weeks or months.

Question 10

can a ligament tear be noticed on an x-ray or an mri?

Accepted Answer

MRI: Ligaments can only be seen on an mri.  Xrays are only able to show bones and the relationships between the bones.

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