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How To Relieve Pain Caused By Torn Ligament?
I had surgery approximately 8 years ago for a broken ankle and later torn ligament. I fell two days ago and it feels like I may have torn my ligament again as it feels like the ligament is moving around. Should I put ice on ir ot heat to help with the pain until I can get into a doctor?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yeah, this is hard to treat. The ligaments grow/heal slowly if at all. Generally, the advice is to immobilize, ice, and aspirin in the short run.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yeah, this is hard to treat. The ligaments grow/heal slowly if at all. Generally, the advice is to immobilize, ice, and aspirin in the short run.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
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