How to treat partially broken ligaments?
Patient: hi i had a ankle injury while playing tennis..i got the treatment from the hospital and they said that i had 3 ligaments partially broken. i was not having any pain in my ankle or leg. now since last 2 weeks i m using crutches for walking..but since yesterday i felt like i can walk slowly by my own..is it ok that i can walk for 5-10 mins? Doctor: Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence.As per your history and injury pattern there can be persistent tear in ankle ligament leading crunching sound or capsular tightness.I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.Till time you can continue physiotherapy exercises and also use supportive splint or brace.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal.You can walk with splint support.If there is complete ligament tear then arthroscopic ankle ligament repair can be done or if capsular tightness is severe then release can be done.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.