Question 1

iliolumbar ligament broken. how would i go about treating this?

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Stabilization: Most people do well with core strengthening- to help the muscles compensate for the loose ligament.  To supplement this, acupuncture can help reduce any associated pain.  Prolotherapy could be very helpful, along with the strengthening, but is not covered by insurance.

Question 2

which would be a effective treatment for calcification of the left iliolumbar ligament?

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Physical therapy: Physical therapy is a good option used to help restore normal function and decrease pain associated back pain.  This may include stretching, strengthening weak muscles, use of heat/ice, as well as education to help prevent the recurrence of pain.

Question 3

can a torn ligament heal?

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Yes: Soft tissues like ligaments can heal on their own, usually in 3-6 weeks, however they may need to be immobilized or protected while healing and rehabilitated after healing.

Question 4

how should i treat a torn ligament?

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With expert guidance: Appropriate treatment of a torn ligament depends a variety of factors including which ligament is injured, how badly it is injured, what other structures are injured, what the functional demands of the patient are, how much instability the injury causes, how old the patient is, what other medical problems the patient has, etc., and is best determined in consultation with qualified physician.

Question 5

what to do if i have a torn ligament?

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Depends: on what ligament is torn. If it is in the knee, you could need reconstruction to delay arthritic changes

Question 6

how can i know if i have a torn ligament?

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Rip torn: A ligament tear can be described as slight, partially torn and completely torn. The injury will probably show varying degrees of swelling, bruising and certainly pain. In the more severe tears there will be some degree of joint instability. Some type of imaging like X-ray or MRI, could make it easier to not only check for fracture but also verify the degree of injury.

Question 7

how to know if i've torn my acl ligament?

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Examination by an : Orthopaedist is key.  We can often tell by exam only. An MRI can be used to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 8

what are some ways to treat a torn ligament?

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Several ways: Immobilizing the ankle in a cast, splint or boot will allow the torn ligament to scar down over time.  Ligaments normally take longer than bone to heal, around 3 months.  Surgery is another option where the doctor will try to recreate the stability of the torn ligament(s).

Question 9

are torn ligaments able to heal on their own?

Accepted Answer

Some do: Some ligaments such as the medial collateral ligament (mcl) of the knee and ankle ligaments can heal on their own.  Other ligaments such as the anterior cruciate ligament (acl) of the knee does not have the capacity to heal. Surgical reconstruction is needed in carefully indicated patients.

Question 10

how to know if i have torn ligament or worse?

Accepted Answer

Joint laxity by exam: Ligaments are actually static or passive restraints that connect bones at a joint. They also serve to help control and constrain or limit the range of joint motion. If a joint becomes loose or unstable and there is a sudden or subsequent increase in a range of motion, a ligament is presumed to be injured (sprained) or torn. A thorough examination of the joint will predictably make the diagnosis.

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