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Is it a must to operate type 2 ligament tear?
Query: Hi doctor, I got an accident before a month. I got a right knee ACL ligament type 2 tear. Is it possible for the type 2 ligament to get cured by itself without operation and if so, how many days does it take to heal? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears will not heal on its own as they are inside the joint. To bring the ends together, you need surgery, but even that too is not successful. It is the reason for doing ACL reconstruction. It is not recommended for everyone. Only if yo... Read Full »
Penile erection falls to one side with pain and discomfort. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am sure I have suspensory ligament tear or injury. I have slight pain and discomfort. My erection falls to one side when lying on my back and it also points downward when standing up. I do not have any past medical history. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.As you have written that you have no past history of any significant condition, so I am sure there is no history of injury or pelvis bone fracture. It is highly unlikely for anyone to have suspensory ligament injury without a pelvic bone fracture. Penile normal anatomy is n... Read Full »
I have sudden pain onset in my right knee. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. After a twist, I had a sudden pain in the right knee while cleaning the house. Initially, it was diagnosed as a ligament tear, but later, no tear was detected on repeated MRIs. The pain is not resolving with Methotrexate 20 mg, Prednisolone 10 mg, and Etoricox... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please send the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports of the knee. Who diagnosed the tear on MRI? I hope this information will help you. Thanks. Read Full »
I have an MCL tear, and the swelling persists. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I tore my MCL last week and the ER doctor told me to stay off of it for at least three days. I did so, starting to use it three days later for about three hours. The swelling my foot has encountered since then has been extreme. If I elevate and do not use it for four to six hours, the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In general, an MCL (medial collateral ligament) tear, even it was small, requires at least one to two months of rest if you do not bear any weight on the injured leg. If the injury was small, it heals without any requirement for surgery. If the tear was large enough to... Read Full »
My knee movement is limited after I fell from a longboard. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was riding my longboard and lost control at about 20 to 25 km/h. I fell and initially landed on my right knee. The pain only lasted for a day. Now, when I apply weight onto my right knee, it feels like a portion of the weight is being applied directly to the knee rather than being d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I want to know that are you able to squat comfortably and completely. Read Full »
My 15-year-old daughter has foot pain after an injury. Kindly guide.
Query: Hi doctor, I am reaching out on behalf of my 15-year-old daughter, who sustained a foot injury approximately two weeks ago. Her first symptom was pain. The pain occurs when she bears weight, engages in exercise, and even when lying down. It appears that the injury that initiated this pain happened... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern. As I can gather from your query, your daughter experienced an injury two weeks ago, and no immobilization was done at that time. Now she is in pain. In my opinion, she should use something that immobilizes her... Read Full »
I have pain in my back radiating to my hips. Can it be due to a torn ligament?
Query: Hello doctor, About four weeks ago, I hurt my back, lifting weights. I went to my chiropractor, who has never been wrong in 12 years. He assures me there is no disk rupture. I forget what he calls it; some joint failure. He would not call it a sprain. I have pain seemingly originating a couple to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the location of the dot, it looks like it is your sacroiliac joint. However, it can also be a muscle strain, a tear of a muscle, or a ligament. Treatment in the acute phase is more or less the same with rest, ice application, muscle relaxants, myofascial release... Read Full »
Can my shoulder ligament re-tear post-surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, How likely is it to re-tear (or re-separate) the acromioclavicular joint after surgery was performed on it with a cadaver tendon? It has been a year and a half post surgery. He was lifting 50 lbs overhead, wind pushed equipment back, causing loud popping in left shoulder (previously ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a high likely chance since you are symptomatic (pain and swelling). Subjecting to vigorous exercise and history of previous surgery adds to the suspicion. It is better you get evaluated and treated earlier. Though cadaver tendons are stronger and it is been 1.5 y... Read Full »
There is a popping sound from my right knee after a fall. Do I require surgery?
Query: Hello doctor,I slipped and fell on my right knee, and there was a popping sound from the knee. I consulted a doctor, and he suggested MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). After looking at the report, he suggested a minor surgery because, as per the report few of the knee ligaments are torn. I have atta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You have not mentioned one important piece of information. How long back was the injury, and what treatment did you take so far? I reviewed your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachments removed to protect... Read Full »
What is healing time for ankle sprain and ligament injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an ankle sprain and I also visited our nearest hospital. They said that it is a ligament injury maybe the third phase. How much time will it take to completely heal the ligament? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that you went for a check-up. Did you get an MRI? A ligament injury can be confirmed by MRI. For any ankle ligament injury, you have to get the plaster to immobilize the ankle that will automatically heal the damaged ligament. If you do not immobilize the ... Read Full »