Question 1

i have an aggravated and lax lcl. how long will this take to heal please?

Accepted Answer

LCL may not heal: It all depends on the severity of the injury and if it associated with other injuries.  A LCL of the knee if it is completely torn does not heal by itself and surgery is usually required.  If is is only a grade one (mild partial tear) and your knee is relatively stable the return to play with a brace in 4-6 weeks.  Even with this you still have problems and need surgery later on.

Question 2

i have had an lcl grade 2 tear for 7 month with minor pain i want to please know will it finish or restore itself overtime?

Accepted Answer

It does not restore-: -itself,but with good rehabilitation the remaining fibers can hypertrophy. But partial tears are rare, &amp; usually it is a complete tear but the synovial sleeve may appear as a partial tear when no fibers R present.these knees have findings of ACL incompetence on Sam.

Question 3

any way to exercise with a strained lcl?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If there is a mild grade 1 sprain, 
one might be able to exercise with a 
brace that provides medial/ lateral 
if there is a grade 2 or 3 sprain, you
will probably be out for between 4 and 6
weeks.

Question 4

fastest way to recover lcl strain?

Accepted Answer

No quick answer: A mild grade 1 lcl tear will heal in 
2-3 weeks.
A grade 2-3 tear may require a cast
or brace for up to 6 weeks to allow healing
if an injury occurs, unfortunately it takes
time to heal prior to return to sports.

Question 5

what can i do to speed recovery from a lcl injury?

Accepted Answer

Lcl injury: Depends on extent & duration of the injury. Best to consult your doctor.

Question 6

how long does it take to recover from a lcl surgery?

Accepted Answer

?lcl: Be specific...Did u mean open lateral collateral ligament repair? Or posterolateral corner reconstructive surgery(both knee).We also repair 'lateral' elbow ligaments in elbow dislocations and after radial head impant surgery.Need more info.!

Question 7

i sprained my lcl 4 weeks ago, how long to heal completely ?

Accepted Answer

Between2 and6 weeks: For a mild grade 1 sprain it may take 2-3 weeks to heal
for a grade 2 sprain , it will likely take
about 4-6 weeks to heal
for a grade 3 sprain, you will likely be
out for 6-8 weeks.
Obviously these are estimates and each
case varies with the patient and the
activity that they will be returning to.

Question 8

can you tear mcl and lcl at same time without any other damage?

Accepted Answer

: If the injury was severe enough to tear those two ligaments the joint would be very unstable and cartilage damage would also probably occur. The MRI would tell the story.

Question 9

injuredmy lcl about a week ago but it doesn't seem too bad , myquestion is what type of support product should i get for it just prevent any ftrinjury?

Accepted Answer

LCL Treatment: Depends on degree of injury. If any instability or pain w walking, I usually prescribe a hinged brace, unlocked to allow motion.  If torn from bone or associated w other inures, might recommend surgery. If not already, suggest having sports med Ortho evaluate. Good luck.  I'm in Reston if I can be of further help.

Question 10

can my lcl infect my acl?asap!!,

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Infection is caused by a bacteria or virus or parasite.  Do you mean Affect? If so, you have not included any meat to your questions about why your LCL is of concern.

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Any way to exercise with a strained lcl?

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Fastest way to recover lcl strain?

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What can i do to speed recovery from a lcl injury?

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I sprained my lcl 4 weeks ago, how long to heal completely ?

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Can you tear mcl and lcl at same time without any other damage?

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Injuredmy lcl about a week ago but it doesn't seem too bad , myquestion is what type of support product should i get for it just prevent any ftrinjury?

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Can my lcl infect my acl?asap!!,

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