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My right foot twisted while playing badminton. It has got swelling too. I consulted a doctor immediately for any bone fracture and had an X-ray. There was no bone fracture but Ligament torn(Grade II).I am taking complete rest since 10 days. When should I start walking? Should I go for plaster to heal the torn Ligament?

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You need to wear ankle binder for 3 weeks, if pain is more if you can't walk with binder, requires casting, consult orthopedic surgeon get treated ... Read More

Hi While coming down from steps my right ankle got twisted and we found out severe damage in ATFL. Got a fiber cast for 8 weeks and got it removed couple of days before and currently using a ankle brace and also physio has been suggested for 6 weeks. Now the issue is there is a huge swelling around ankle and post physio and also after trying to wa

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After the cast it’s normal have some swelling and pain while doing Physio It will get better Consult on Practo if need more information ... Read More

My son has Torn ligament on both sides of his right foot . what is the best treatment?

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Ligament sprain of ankle is best treated with a walking cast for 4-6 weeks. Keep affected limb elevated. ... Read More

My Anterior talofibular ligament of right ankle is partially torn. What should I do to heal it? Should I start rehabilitation now or wait till it heals completely

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Start Rehab with sports taping ... Read More

Had accident and his leg had fractured and ligament was torn , plaster was put but the ligament issue was not solved. he is still having pain in his leg.

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Hi. I am assuming it's for your Son. Thank you for the question. It is not very clear here as to which part is hurt and which ligament might have been compromised. I am just stating in general, your s ... Read More

I’ve been in a and e twice with my knee they suspect a torn cruciate ligament in my knee but I can’t see a specialist till next Wednesday and the pain is unbearable I don’t know what to do

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U need to consult an orthopedist at de earliest for proper evaluation n treatment ... Read More

Sir i have grade 1 tear ligament injury. And sprain in acl and pcl. Should i go for surgery or is there any other treatment ?

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Hello, As u telling that u have grade 1 tear then no need of surgery as it is not a complete rupture. So give rest to ur knee joint. Avoid any sternous activity. Also consult to the physiotherapist ... Read More

My ankle ligament was partially torn while playing football and now it's healed after 3 months rest. Can anyone tell me how can I get back to ground and start playing slowly? After how much time I can run in speed? Do I need to use ankle brace while playing football?

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Hi sir you can starts resistens band ex and strengthn your ankle muscle with in 1 month you play your game ... Read More

3 weeks ago i injured my knee badly. My mcl has been torned. So, i want to know how can i recover faster from this injury. Is there any specific diet i should follow? Is ice slows the recovery process. ? And should i apply heat now on my knee? Pls help.

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Have you visited an orthopaedic for the same .. you need to fix the MCL for proper recovery ... Read More

I had fallen 2 months back. Did physiotherapy ift tens. Did mri there is mild pain and huge swelling. Full acl torn. Doctors are suggesting surgery. Now my question is if the surgery goes wrong I can become totally disable? So can I avoid surgery in thus situation?

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This surgery is a keyhole surgery.. usually is very safe.. Rest depends on type of injury ... Read More

I had a fall and damaged my ligament. Had a cast for 3 weeks , now cast is off but I still can't walk. What to do?

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Ligament may not have healed . U need anti inflammatory. And a repeat MRI probably. Consult and orthopedician ... Read More

I had complete tear of the mid anterior talo fibular ligament with joint effusion in 2018 and had recovered well with my normal routine but suddenly it started paining and it is very difficult for me to bear weight and walk without any ankle binder.

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Get latest mri ... Read More

Hi...my self saloni , im suffering from injury in my right ankles ligament tear with hemotoma. It been 5 month but my swelling was nhi cure I'm following all the procedure give my doctor (Price) treatment but swelling was still their my up down movement of ankle is only 70% working. I just want to know how much time it take to heal ligament. An

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Regular ice Share mri ... Read More

I have pain and swelling in my right ankle with anterior and posterior talofibulor ligament problem. Please suggest me any information about the treatment.

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Long term solution is physiotherapy strengthen excercise. Short term you can use anti inflammatory medications. ... Read More

Hi my meatus is torn (hole size is increased) , no pain and no swelling even is it concerning ? will that skin grow back

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How will i get to know when my hymen torn what are the symptoms that shown after it torn??????????,,

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I think I will ask you a basic question ; What are the symptoms when the hymen is intact ? ... Read More

30 year old female. Mom of 2 little daughters (4 years old and 1.5 year old ) has got my right ligament ankle pain back after 6 months . October 18, 2006 myself and my father met with an accident where auto bombarded with our Suzuki vehicle and we were thrown out of vehicle, and the bike fell on my leg (right ankle) . The right ankle swelled and n

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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Hi I was playing football recently and my left ankle got twisted as I fell on the ground Still I kept Playing and when I came back home my left ankle was paining badly inside part of ankle I thought it was normal pain and wore a crepe bandage and continued playing cricket etc. Then pain was severe and I did xray and consulted ortho doctor He put

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Do saline hot fermentation for 10 to 15 minutes & than do exercises in pain free range in all directions. Looks like pain is bcoz of stiff joint after plaster for one month. ... Read More

I had a ligament tear 5 months back but still I feel hurt if I sit with putting pressure near my ankle and also the muscle feels stiff

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ... Read More

I have been having persistent pain and swelling in my left ankle. Had an injury 3months back. Cast on my leg for 4 wk Removed 10days back .. Am attaching my MRI report

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Ligament tears .. plastered for 4 weeks. Now are you able to walk ? ... Read More

Can i sleep sidewards with ligament tear. Lying on the back shows body pain. I have tear in ankle moderate level..

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Yes.. but with care ... Read More

I had this ligament tear 1.5 month back.. without knowlegde i strained my legs soo much. I have 2 kids im in 2nd floor.. now for past 1 week im taking rest. How long will it take to heal... any precautions should i take. Im using ankle binder. But inside bathroom im walking in barefoot..

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Its not showing ligament injury.. problem is different ... Read More

While travelling my sister fell down because of which her right leg specially knee part got swelling and pain MRI is performed her ACL ligament is torn doctor suggested operation is there any other option.

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Plaster for 1 month.. repeat mri after 1 month ... Read More

My MRI report- -Grade I sprain of anterior cruciate ligament with fraying of few fibers at the femoral attachment, otherwise intact. No discrete tear /anterior tibial translation. PCL is intact. • Grade I signal in body and posterior horn of medial meniscus with intact root attachment. No discrete tear. • Lateral meniscus is unremarkable with int

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Medial collateral ligament tear will require surgical intervention If left untreated will lead to Valgus instability with early progression to Osteoarthritis Rest all our sprains which will recover on ... Read More

Can torn earlobe heal itself without any surgery? If not then which is the best solution for this and how many days it will take rewear the earring?

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Need to get sutured ,min after one and half month only you can pierce again ... Read More

Report of Mri of ankle shows this how can it be treated --- Ligament sprain involving the interior and posterior talofibular and calcenofibular ligaments associated with soft tissue swelling

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Usually ankle sprain is managed well without surgery ... Read More

Recently met with an accident and after two days ankle got swollen lightly. When consulted a doctor he said there would be a ligament strain/ tear in ankle and suggested three weeks rest. Should we get it scanned or any other suggestions

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Hello Are you able to walk? Do you have Pain and how severe is it? ... Read More

Diagnosed with a pcl ligament hat is 50% stretched but not torn. Orthopedic mentioned it could heal since stretched ligaments heal while torn ligaments need surgery. Adviced rest with a knee brace for 4 weeks. 1. Will knee be back to 100% of what it was pre injury? No other injuries noticed 2. There is slight fluid collection noted in the knee wit

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Nothing to worry Start Physio therapy Avoid squatting & cross leg & excess knee bending ... Read More

I twisted my rt ankle 8 months back, was having pain and stiffness. MRI showed partial atfl tear moderate grade. Suggested brostom gould procedure for ligament reconstruction. Went through the surgery 2 months back and had plaster with complete bed rest for 45 days. Now after 65 days doctor adviced to walk by putting full body weight. But I see sw

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Hi. Based on your history it’s ok to have swelling initially for few months. Maintain limb elevation and most important thing is to keep doing your ankle exercises. ... Read More

Hello sir, I injured my left ankle ligament in 2017 and still I am having problem with the same. Whenever there is stress on my ankle, cold climate, stretching or any kind of exercise leads to pain.

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Yes this is the common problem in ankle ligament sprain ... Read More

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