what are ligaments in the human bdoy,how do they affect knee injuries.Can a person walk with a torn ligament?

Question

Can a person tear a ligament and not notice the pain and can it in the process continue to cause further damage.There were times after a very very tirring game (in which i never fell down or hurt myself) when my knee began to ache and the pain stayed for about 2-3 days ,i had to limp.What could be the reason is it a ligament tear,or is it with thee bone of the knee.

Answer 1

Ligaments attach bone to bone, there are 4 in the knee...medial collateral ligament (MCL on the inside), lateral collateral ligament (LCL on the outside), anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL respectively, that are deep in the knee and cross each other). Together they provide a significant part of the stability of the knee. Although uncommon, it is possible to have damage to a ligament and not notice it. A sprain could go un-noticed, but probably not a tear or rupture. You can definitely walk on a knee with damage to any of these ligaments. You should go see an orthopedic doctor to get a proper diagnosis

Answer 2

In the body of your explanation, I'll answer, starting with the first question: A ligament tear, in minor development, can go unnoticed FOR AWHILE. Yes, further damage can be done. There are many reasons (bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon) why an area hurts. There are, of course, no tendons in the knee. I believe you know why I included that, however. If you had a ligament tear and you FELT IT, there's damage there that ONLY SURGERY can repair. A qualified surgeon would give the diagnosis and, as I understand it, the pain is VERY intense. I was in a hospital, in a semi-private room, at one time, with a girl that had a major ligament tear. She supposedly was a dancer. Things were going to be limited, and her "career" looked uncertain. She wasn't happy about the prospects. I don't mean to be flippant, but "that's life."

Answer 3

28 years ago I had a complete set of carbon fibre implants in my right knee by the guy who invented/developed the operation. I could walk unaided prior to that reconstruction but every now and then my leg gave way and I would fall.
Following the replacement ligaments I have had 28 years free of problems (including arthritis pain) unfortunately in January I slipped on ice and broke both condyles off the bottom of my right femur. I have researched the current repairs and they do not last anywhere near 28 years like the carbon fibre has done so be careful when a surgeon wants to reconstruct a torn ligament with a sliver from your hamstring.
Also your problems might well be a torn cartilage which is far easier to sort out.

Answer 4

You could have injured a ligament. It could be a partial or full tear. The same goes for tendons. It could even be the bone itself. It's impossible to tell without some type of examination. Is it tendonitis, arthritis, etc..... Does it respond to treatment such as ice, Advil, rest?? Does it occur during normal activity? You really need to go to a orthropedic MD(bone guy) to make sure the joint is stable. A torn ligament or tendon can really destablize a joint and cause further injury and permanent damage.

Answer 5

Oh no You'll know if you have a torn ligament trust me. I fell and couldnt walk without crutches. Water laying on top of the knee will cause this too but maybe you should have it checked just incase. IB proffin removes water and swelling

Answer 6

the one best way to view torn ligaments is by MRI. doctors can try and diagnose a tear by moving your knee in certain positions and ways, but usually, an MRI is the final say.

Answer 7

ligaments connect bones to other bones. they hold your kneecap in place. when you play a game that's physical, wear a brace or ace bandage on it to help support it. you should see a doctor to make sure that's what's wrong.