Common "ligament tear" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Ligament Tear

A ligament tear occurs when there is a sudden stop, lift, twist or blow to a particular ligament. Ligaments are more prone to tear, and athletes and older people are commonly affected. When the ligament is torn, there is pain, discomfort, and swelling. The ability of the ligament to heal completely depends on the amount of damage. Combination therapy of bracing, physiotherapy, heat application, and medications help in healing. When the extent of tear is greater than surgery is suggested.

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Can one do pull-ups after anterior cruciate ligament injury?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sure the X-ray looks kind of AC joint separation due to the ligament injury. With the image, the injury looks between grade II or III.

Answered By

Dr. Jay Indravadan Patel (PT, PhD Scholar)

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