Question 1

what would cause contracture of the obturator externus?

Accepted Answer

Many things!: Many things can cause this:  weak hip abductors, tight adductor muscles, limb length discrepancy, tight hamstring muscles, pronation of the foot when walking, running on canted surfaces, running down hill quickly.  You might want to see a physical therapist to learn stretches to improve this, then work on strengthening!

Question 2

is it possible to do an emg  of the obturator externus?

Accepted Answer

Of course...: But why? What are we looking for? A good electrodiagnostician will happily put a needle in there.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

reduce swelling in acl ligament tear?

Accepted Answer

Ice, rest, nsaids: If you have an acute injury with an acl tear, 
you want to get the swelling down both for
comfort and to perform a reconstructive 
procedure if it will be done.
Ice, rest and nsaids are the best ways to do
this. It usually takes 2-3 weeks unless the
fluid is aspirated.

Question 7

what should i do if my mri shows a probable ligament tear?

Accepted Answer

What area: Anything from splinting to pt, to casting, to surgery. Need more specific info.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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