Partial tear of extra-articular ligament

2022-04-06 09:51:59
Do extra-articular ligaments such as MPFL and MCL have blood flow in them and do partial tear in the ligament heal themselves to normal without surgery?
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Partial tear will heal but needs immobilisation  and also it depends on the grade of injury.

Answered2022-04-06 12:55:45

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It's depends of level of tear But most of them heal themselves
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consult sports medicine specialist

Answered2022-04-06 10:04:08

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