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Experiencing Pain In Knee Due To A Torn Ligament
Hi. I just found out that i have a torn ligament in my knee which is very painful. I work as a food service worker and i am constantly on the run. how do i get better? I am currently using a knee brace on pain meds. I have done this type of work for 40 yrs.I have no other experience in work.60 yrs. old
Sat, 31 May 2014
Hi,
If the ligament tear is giving u so much problem, pls go for an MRI SCAN.This will give us clear facts as to how bad is it.If your day to day activities have been affected due to this , the LIST OF OPTIONS ARE.
1)Qudriceps with open and closed chain exercises
2)Long leg knee brace to be continued
3) ARTHROSCOPIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LIGAMENT - BEST OPTION AVAILABLE.
If the ligament tear is giving u so much problem, pls go for an MRI SCAN.This will give us clear facts as to how bad is it.If your day to day activities have been affected due to this , the LIST OF OPTIONS ARE.
1)Qudriceps with open and closed chain exercises
2)Long leg knee brace to be continued
3) ARTHROSCOPIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LIGAMENT - BEST OPTION AVAILABLE.
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