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What Are The Symptoms Of Knee Ligament Injury?

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: What are the symptoms of a torn ligament?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Joint instability

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Torn ligaments parts to instability off the bones and joints.

For example, torn ACL ligament of the knee leads to instability of the knee joint while walking downhill or downstairs and while running. There's a feeling of giving away of the affected joint.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 minutes later)

How should I treat it? Will wrapping with ace bandage and ice help?

How should I treat it? Will ice and wrapping with ace bandage help?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ankle?

Detailed Answer:
Ligament sprain or partial tear can be treated by wrapping and bracing. This is useful for ankle sprains.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (10 minutes later)

No. My forearm.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Elbow immobilisation in pouch. Get MRI

Detailed Answer:
You can keep the elbow immobilised in a shoulder arm pouch. Avoid elbow moments and lifting weights. Get an MRI to look for the amount of damage to a suspected ligament tear.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (23 minutes later)

Just wanted to thank you for your help.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Get well soon. Do follow up your progress with me.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad