I tore my MCL ligament 8 weeks ago.?!
Question: I tore my MCL ligament 8 weeks ago!.!?
I tore the mcl ligament 8 weeks ago, and it still seems like it wants to slip out somtimes!. An MRI was not done, only a x-ray
was taken and showed nothing broken!. I had blood removed twice though, once the 1st week and again on the 3rd week!. My Dr!. told me 3 weeks to 3 months, but I'm getting worried more as time goes on there is more wrong in there!. He finally ordered an MRI, but does anyone have a similar problem!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
was taken and showed nothing broken!. I had blood removed twice though, once the 1st week and again on the 3rd week!. My Dr!. told me 3 weeks to 3 months, but I'm getting worried more as time goes on there is more wrong in there!. He finally ordered an MRI, but does anyone have a similar problem!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
The MRI should tell what is wrong!. The concern is that the mcl is directly connected to the medial meniscus and there is the possibility that it is also involved!. Again the scan will show if this is true!. Are you seeing an orthopedist!? Ask for a referral to physical therapy as there are things that can be done to help you recover!. Start by keeping the knee strong by doing isometrics!. Take a bath towel and roll this up and secure the ends!. Place the roll under the knee while in a long seated position and push down on it!. Hold for a few seconds and relax!. This can be done as often as you want as there is no movement!. The knee muscles will keep some of there strength and size!. Use ice on the knee for fifteen minutes and avoid heat!Www@Answer-Health@Com