Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
It's been difficult finding an orthopedic dr who can see my wife sooner than 2 weeks for torn ligaments in her knee. is that way too long?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Two weeks is not an uncommonly long wait unfortunately.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.1k views
Thank
Not really-: -they tend to put you off until the swelling goes down. Especially if it’s an ACL. These are not repaired but reconstructed when all has quieted down.
Answered 6/14/2018
316 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What should I do? I broke my ankle/leg a year ago and i was supposed to see if i tore any tendons/ligaments..... But my orthopedist never got me an appointment to... My ankle always hurts especially after i exercise... It starts to swell and recently i ha
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My wife had a bad ankle/ligament sprain 10 days ago. She went to ER. Now her foot is cold and very painful w bruises near her knee. Back to ER?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What can I do to make someone who had torn knee ligaments more comfortable?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please explain who else had torn knee ligaments and what can I do to make them feel better?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Saw orthopedic today for major knee pain;numbness in feet. Said wasn't ligament sprain like other doctors said.Gave me steroids. Knee hurts.Confused?
I injured my knee on Thurs. heard a loud pop. I can walk without pain but feels unstable. Swelling down. See orthopedic? Could I have torn a lig?
Hurt my knee a month ago. Had to see Dr today, suspect torn ligament, fitted me with a brace. With the brace my knee is more sore-ish. Is this normal?
I have patella alta, hoffa's syndrome, and lateral patella tilt. I went to see an orthopedic doctor and she gave me two surgery options . The 1st option is just knee fat pad trimming and 2nd option is a MPFL repair. What surgery do you recommend?
Knee hyper extended from left foot drop, fitted for afo, however knee pain is worse than last two yrs should I see orthopedist, cortisone inj past?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
