Question 1

what is ligament tear?

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Disruption of tissue: Ligament tears can be minor intrasubstance injury without disruption of continuity of fibers (grade i).  There can be partial disruption of fibers with slight laxity (grade ii).  There are others where there is complete rupture of the fibers with gross laxity (grade iii).

Question 2

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 3

is overweight linked to repeated ligament tear?

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In a way: As, when a persons ability to properly exercise and burn calories is hampered by a persistent tear, then certainly weight gain can occur over time.

Question 4

is it safe to  excercise with a ligament tear?

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It depends: What ligament is involved, severity of the tear (small partial tear, high-grade tear or full tear), risks of further injury- these are all questions that should be asked and answered. Finally, now does exercise affect the involved ligament? For example, one can often ride a bike with a grade i medial collateral ligament tear of the knee as way to maintain cardio and rehab the knee.

Question 5

is it possible to heal a ligament tear without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, depends: Depends on the extent of injury. Your orthopedic surgeon is the best guide. You always can get second opinion.

Question 6

how quickly does an atfl ligament tear need to get repaired?

Accepted Answer

Give it time: For an acute ligament tear, healing time can be 4-6 weeks depending on various factors. I would use a brace, compression, consider physical therapy and look for slow improvement the whole time. 

I would give it 6 months before you decide on surgery. Look for pain, swelling and ankle instability as key signs ligament not healed. Mri can be diagnostic to see for sure.

Question 7

my acl ligament tear hasnt recoverd in 2 yrs.what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Acl tear dose not heal if it is rupture completely because the when it rupture it you rupture the blood vessels when you tear it.

Question 8

can you live with a partial ligament tear, without any surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most partial tears of ligaments heal if treated correctly by splinting or bracing. Not all complete ligament tears need surgery.

Question 9

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 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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