Can i play basketball the same after a torn ligament?!
Question: Can i play basketball the same after a torn ligament!?
I recently was playing basketball and i jumped up to contest a jumpshot, when i came down my foot rolled off his foot and all my weight landed on my ankle!. Ive had sprained ankles before but nothing felt as painful as this!. The next day i went to see a doctr where he told me i may have torn some ligaments and it might require surgery!. What i wanted to know was how long is the healing process for a torn ligament and what surgery will they have to do if it was required!. theres bruising and swelling and its been six days already!. I also took an MRI but results havent came back yet!. also wanted ask if i were ever going to play basketball again and how long would it take for me to get back to playing!?!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It all depends on the severity of the tear and how religious you will be with the rehabilitation program!.If you really do need surgery your recovery time will be considerably longer ranging anywhere from six weeks to six months!. Your surgeon will set out a time line for you and will have certain exercises and such that he will want you to work on!. Also it is a good idea to find a really good physiotherapist as your rehab will be their primary concern!. I cannot answer you how long it will take to heal as it differs with every person and injury by asking your health care professional you will be given a fairly accurate answer!. Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com