Question 1

torn ligament, surgery helpful for ankle area?

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Good success: If your treatment plan has already included conservative treatment and this has failed, surgery may be indicated. Repair can be achieved in many ways depending on the location of the torn ligament and has good success.

Question 2

does a torn ligament in your thumb require surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: The common ligament in the thumb that gets injured is the ulnar collateral ligament (commonly referred to as skier's thumb).  If the tear is partial, and the thumb is not too loose, you can be placed in a cast or a modified wrist splint (called a thumb spica). If the tear is complete or if you have significant instability due to the tear, surgery may be required.

Question 3

what's the pain like after having surgery for a torn ligament in the thumb?

Accepted Answer

Different for all: Pain is percieved differently by all of us.  Some of us have a higher pain tolerance than others but your doc will give you something for the pain.

Question 4

is it possible not to have surgery on a torn ligament?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many people have suffered torn ligaments and recovered without surgery.  The healing and results concerning pain and function depend on what ligiments are torn and to what degree, and the general health of the individual.

Question 5

how can you recover from a torn ligament in the knee without surgery?

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Depends: The knee joint requires ligament integrity for normal stability and function.   The extent of the instability can be determined by your doctor who would then assess if surgery is required.  Orthopedic surgeons take into account the amount of instability and the activity level of the person to determine if surgery is required.

Question 6

i want to know if i have a torn ligament would that require surgery for my wrist? or do it have to be broken? i cant bend or twist it at all. i am starting to feel a little pain here and there in my hand?

Accepted Answer

: First of all you need an examination in person by a primary care doctor or urgent care doc to obtain an accurate diagnosis. If surgery consultation is needed, then you can be referred by your doctor.

Question 7

medial joint side of the knee is getting diminished. ..is it torn ligament problem?is surgery required?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis.: Narrowing of the joint space on the medial side of the knee is usually the result of arthritis. It may be hereditary, or it can be a result of loss of cartilage from prior surgery. Surgery may be required, based on how badly it bothers you.

Question 8

what can be reasons for top of foot to not heal after 3 surgeries for torn ligament? bumps on bottom of foot that itch. dr suggests another surgery...

Accepted Answer

LIgament surgery: Infection, instability, blood flood, poor nutrition (albumin, pre-albumin, etc), smoking, alcohol, etc.

Question 9

the doctor says i have a torn ligament and he wants to do surgery on my left knee to improve it does it get better after surgery?

Accepted Answer

It should improve: Certain ligaments need to be repaired, your dr makes the call based on the exam and history. The knee uses the acl as its primary stabilizer with remaining muscles, ligaments and menisci helping. If the acl is not repaired in active people it leads to early onset arthritis.
Be prepared to rehab your knee for several months.

Question 10

meniscus tear, ligament tear, and vascular surgery. i'm on a full leg brace, what comes after this? will i walk with a torn meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Severe injury: What was repaired ,? If only the blood vessels  you need to be in the hands of an experienced knee surgeon who can monitor the treatment ,which will probably include additional surgery for the meniscus and ligament , to be followed by several months of rehabilatation.

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