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Docs, could a torn ligament in the hand heal on its own?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Ligaments connect: bone to bone. There are many ligaments in the hand. Some span two bones across a joint. Others several bones "outside ". Several joints that work in unison such as the wrist. We frequently grade ligament injury 1 is a stretch. 2 a partial tear and 3 complete tear. The impact of the grade varies with location Wrt clincal impact and "healing" The answer to your question : Yes, but it depends ...

Answered 7/11/2018

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