There are several sign and symptoms of a torn ligaments:

  • Snapping,popping or a cracking sound when the injury occurs.
  • Pain that doesn't improve within 24 to 72 hours.
  • Swelling that doesn't improve within 24 tr72 hours.
  • Bruishing.
  • Limited range of motion of affected joints.
  • Can not able to bear weight on affected joint
  • Symptom that get worse. 

What Are the Most Commonly Injured Ligaments ?

The most common injured ligaments are ankle and Knees.

A torn Ligament of the ankle is usually the result of a joint twist.

A torn Ligaments of knee is usually the results of sudden twisting motion( Anterior cruciate ligament) or a direct impact onthe site(posterior cruciate ligament) as the result of football tackle or motor vehicle accident.

HOW TO DIAGNOSED TORN LIGAMENT ?

  • Ask you to desrcibe your injury in full detail.
  • Perform a physcial examination by specialist.
  • Investigation like MRI,Ultrasound,X-ray.

Can a torn ligament Heal on its Own?

If you have a simple sprain, meaning you do not have a complete rupture and this is something that will likely heal on its own. or we can say like Grade 1 and Grade 2 Will most likely heal on their own IF YOU LET THEM.

Grade 3 is a complete torn or ruptured ligament.

The Typical Treatment guidlines:

PRICE

P- PREVENTION(Brace,Cast or kinsiotaping).

R- REST.

I- ICE.

C-COMPRESSION.

HEALTH EXPERTS OFFERS 5 TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOU LIGAMENTS:

  1.  Wear stable, appropriate shoes.
  2. Always maintaion flexibility of all joints( by stetching exercise and suffiecint intake of water with electrolytes).
  3. Maintain a healthy weight and diet.
  4. Maintaion Ratio of Agonist( the muscle that is contracting) and Antagonist( the muscle that is relaxing) muscles power.
  5. Focus on Balance.