Question 1

what treatment is recommended for a ruptured  ligament?

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Depends: Not all ligaments are the same.  Some can be treated with bracing while others require surgical repair or even reconstruction.  Best to seek the advice of an orthopedic surgeon to get the complete story.

Question 2

how can torn ligaments and ruptured tendons heal wrong?

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Depends: There is a big difference between ligaments and tendons.  Tendons connect muscles to bones, if certain tendons are torn they need to be treated surgically (achilles, biceps, rotator cuff).  Ligaments are the ropes that connect bones to bones, many times these heal on their own.

Question 3

how do you treat a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament?

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Acl reconstruction: Most often, an acl tear requires reconstruction with tissue from the patient's hamstrings or from the tissue bank. Some patients can get by without an acl. Start with physical therapy and soon you will know which category you fall into. If there is also a meniscus tear, reconstruction of the acl is necessary.

Question 4

i wanted to know when you rupture a ligament does it bruise up?

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Bruises may be seen: When a ligament is torn, there is usually a small amount of bleeding. It may take several days for this blood to move toward the skin. If it does, a bruise may be seen in the area, usually a few days after the injury.

Question 5

is it possible to still repair a torn finger ligament after 9 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a hand surgeon. 
Wish you good health!

Question 6

do the knee ligaments commonly rupture due commonly medication for a different condition?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: You need to be specific about what medication you mean.

Question 7

i have been told i have a grade 1 tear of the ligament of the right index finger , how long does it take to heal ?

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Varies.: Typically a grade 1 means there is pain with minimal injury to the ligament.  If there is an actual tear, the grade goes up to a grade 2 or 3.  Healing varies per person.  When there is full range of motion, no swelling, and equal strength compared to your opposite hand, then it is safe to return to sports.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of a ruptured ligament/tendon?

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See below: Pain, swelling, heat and difficulty moving part it is attached to.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of tmj  ruptured ligaments?thank you very much.

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Body parts: this depends on which parts of the body you are referring to: knee, ankle, arm.leg etc; however, certain clinical signs are constant: pain or tenderness aggravated by movement, possible swelling, possible joint instability, possible deep tissue bleeding. All symptoms require examination, evaluation, diagnosis , possible imaging and treatment, both medical and physical.

Question 10

does atf ligament rupture mean a complete tear and require a surgery?

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ATF ligament: I am assuming the ATF is the anterior talofibular ligament.  It is the most common ligament to tear with an inversion foot injury.  If you could bear weight on the foot after the injury and don't have bone pain to touch at the outer ankle or outer side of that foot. It will probably heal ok on its own.  These are c

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