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When there is a slight tear in the cartilage, there will be minor pain and swelling at the site of the injury. The more serious tears will cause an increase of pain and swelling.
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What is the treatment for torn cartilage in the rib area?
There is no such medical condition as a torn cartilage in the rib area. If you have had injury, you can get a fracture of ribs or just bruising from trauma
What is the treatment for torn cartilage?
I am assuming you mean in the knee as this is a common area for torn cartilage. You may be prescribed anti-inflammatories and physical therapy first, but if that fails the curative treatment is arthroscopic knee surgery.
What is the difference between torn cartilage and a torn ligament?
tendons connect muscles to bones, cartilage cushions joints
When it happens torn cartilage?
We usually see torn cartilage injuries in the knee. The tear typically happens during a 'twisting' movement, such as a sportsperson running forward, catching a ball then turning to throw the ball to someone else.
Does walking and standing on a knee with torn cartilage delay recovery?
It can be if it is without your doctors' approval.
What are five typical joint injuries?
Dislocation Torn Cartilage Bursitis Bunions Arthritis
What is Treatment ripped or torn cartilage to groin?
Whatever you do--- don't use Icy Hot.
Can cartilage piercings migrate?
No cartilage piercing will not migrate because the cartilage is holding the piercing in place. However the piercing can still be torn out with enough force leaving a real nasty mess to deal with.
What causes knee swell?
water on the knee, torn cartilage, arthritis, these are just a few of the causes.
How do you know if you have torn the cartilage in your knee?
This is called a meniscus tear and is quite painful where you are unable to put weight on that side. Generally it doesn't heal and requires arthroscopic surgery to clean out the detritus.
How will you know when your hymen is torn?
You will know your hymen is torn because either you will feel it tear or you can see it's torn. Get to know your vulva, and when the hymen is torn you would be able to spot it.
Will medicare pay toward arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a knee injury such as a torn cartilage or ligament?
yes
