Can I live with a torn ligament?

Living with a torn ACL: Some patients choose to live with a torn ACL. For younger people, it may not be advisable to live a lifetime with this ligament torn. Although in some cases the ACL ligament can scar onto the PCL and act stable, more often instability occurs and it should not be ignored.

How long it will take to recover from ligament tear?

The time it takes to recover from a torn ligament depends on the degree of injury. For minor tears with microscopic damage, it may take up to 6 weeks for a full recovery as long as you don’t do anything to perpetuate the injury (i.e., like exercising before your doctor clears you to do so).

Can I walk with ACL tear?

Can you walk with a torn ACL? The short answer is yes. After the pain and swelling subsides and if there is no other injury to your knee, you may be able to walk in straight lines, go up and down stairs and even potentially jog in a straight line.

What happens when a ligament tears in the foot?

Ligaments are the strong and flexible tissues that hold the bones throughout your body together; when a ligament tears, the resulting injury is often referred to as a sprain. Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment by an orthopedic surgeon may be required to treat torn ligaments in the foot.

What causes ligament tear and sprain?

Common causes of ligament tears are twisting body parts or hard or awkward landings. Tears often happen when ligaments are stretched fully and then encounter some form of impact or trauma. Ankle sprains, a mild torn ligament in the ankle, can happen when you are walking or running, land awkwardly, and twist your ankle.

What does a torn ligament feel like?

The ligament can also tear due to work injuries or automobile accidents. At the time of the injury, a “pop” or “snap” can sometimes be felt or heard. The amount of pain experienced at the time of the injury is somewhat variable but can be quite severe.

What is a Grade 2 ligament tear?

Grade l or Mild Ligament Tear: These are mild form of tear in which the ligament is just over stretched and does not break away from the bone. It may result in minimal symptoms of pain. Grade 2 or Moderate Ligament Tear: These tears are termed as moderate as some part of the tendon may break away from the bone.

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