HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Test Will Show A Torn Ligament?

default
Posted on Mon, 24 Mar 2014
Question: my sister fell on ice and exray showed no breakage but her aprn said it may be a torn ligament. what test will show for sure
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Follows Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that MRI is the best modality to assess soft tissue injury and ligament tear . It can very well tell the extent of ligament injury . Take care. Dr. Shruti
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani

Rheumatologist

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 2366 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Test Will Show A Torn Ligament?

Brief Answer: Follows Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that MRI is the best modality to assess soft tissue injury and ligament tear . It can very well tell the extent of ligament injury . Take care. Dr. Shruti