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Depends on the severity of the tear. It can be a month to 6 months to a year if it's completely severed.
it will take 6 weeks with proper therapy
Depends on the ligament and whether or not blood supply to the damaged ligament was lost. If the blood supply was lost, the ligament will not repair itself and your only option is surgery. If blood supply remains, it may take up to 8 weeks to fully heal. I would recommend physical therapy after the swelling goes down to speed up the process.
My own painful experiences.
It depends how the injury is because some people might have torn it worse and I think about 6 months it will recover by
I have ligament damage in my lower spine, and they said it would heal in 2-3 months, and that was Christmas Day...and it is stillbad. They now think it could be a yearbefore it heals properly.
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Will a torn ligament get worse if you do not stay off of your foot?
No, quite the opposite. Research currently suggests that early mobilisation and pain killers is the best treatment. The days of resting are long gone. The treatment for a torn ligament on the bottom of the foot is
When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
Can you walk with a torn ligament in foot?
it will hurt but if u has a shoe on careful pull it forward. wash it up and that it.
How do you get the ligament you pulled in your foot to heal within 10 days?
You don't. Torn and pulled ligaments can take as long as six weeks to heal. However, you can ease the pain by icing the foot and trying over the counter pain relievers.
Does a torn ligament affect movement?
yes it could the ligament is connected and the movement will be
What effect will torn ligaments have on the ankle bones?
A torn ligament will effect the ankle bones negatively. An ankle bone that has its ligament torn would be considered a severe ankle sprain.
What did Elie get surgery on?
Elie underwent surgery on her knee to repair a torn ligament.
What are the symptoms of a torn ligament or torn tendon in the elbow from baseball?
A sore elbow
What is Founder for a Howrse?
I think the answer is a torn ligament.
Can you do netball with a torn ligament in your left knee?
no
Can you wear high heels if your ligament is torn?
no
What are Symptons of torn ligament in foot?
Symptoms of a torn ligament in the foot may include pain, swelling, bruising, difficulty or inability to bear weight, instability, and limited range of motion. The severity of symptoms can vary depending on the extent of the injury. It is important to seek medical attention for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
