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No. Physical therapy can help the patient cope, but ligament do not heal themselves the way muscle does.
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Which knee did Denny Hamlin get surgery on?
On March 31, 2010, Denny Hamlin had surgery on his left knee to repair his anterior cruciate ligament.
Will medicare pay toward arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a knee injury such as a torn cartilage or ligament?
yes
Is it normal for a dog to whimper after knee surgery?
It would not be unheard of until the surgery has healed completely.
What is acl surgery?
ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery is an operative procedure on the knee. The ACL is a very important ligament that makes up part of the knee compartment and damage to this ligament warrants surgical intervention to fix the damaged ligament. The operative procedure lasts abround 2-4 hours and can take months to fully recover from.
What did Elie get surgery on?
Elie underwent surgery on her knee to repair a torn ligament.
What are some conditions that require the use of a knee brace?
Some doctors recommend a knee brace after knee surgery. Knee braces are also worn to support weak or damaged knee ligaments -- sometimes in lieu of surgery to allow the ligament time to heal or sometimes in an attempt to ward off injury to the knee.
Can you bath after knee surgery?
Yes, but probably keep the incision area dry till it has healed over.
Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex?
The patellar tendon, just underneath the kneecap
What is an anterolateral ligament?
An anterolateral ligament is a ligament located on the outside front portion of the knee.
Why would you need cortisone injections after arthroscopic knee surgery?
Arthroscopic knee surgery can happen under many circumstances; torn cartilage, ligament surgery, water on the knee, patella damage, etc: This form of surgery is used as often as possible as the complications are often less.
What ligament helps to bend your knee joint?
The ligament that helps to bend your knee joint is the anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament is often torn during exercise and is the one most often damaged when running.
What is Tommy John surgery?
Tommy John surgery is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body (often from the forearm, hamstring, knee, or foot of the patient).
