Depending on the severity soft tissue knee injuries can take between 6-12 weeks to heal. Pain and Swelling: Your knee may be swollen. Resting and elevating your leg will help.

How long does soft tissue damage in the knee take to heal?

Depending on the severity soft tissue knee injuries can take between 6-12 weeks to heal. Pain and Swelling: Your knee may be swollen. Resting and elevating your leg will help.

How do you treat soft tissue damage in the knee?

Initial nonpharmacologic treatment includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) For the first 1-3 days, use therapeutic measures that minimize incipient damage and reduce pain and inflammation. Consider splinting the injured knee to provide support and to prevent further injury.

Which is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common ligaments to be injured. The ACL is often stretched and/or torn during a sudden twisting motion (when the feet stay planted one way, but the knees turn the other way).

How do you treat a medial meniscus tear?

Treatment

1. Rest. Avoid activities that aggravate your knee pain, especially any activity that causes you to twist, rotate or pivot your knee.
2. Ice. Ice can reduce knee pain and swelling.
3. Medication. Over-the-counter pain relievers also can help ease knee pain.

Can you exercise with soft tissue damage?

Stop any activity that will aggravate the injury. Use of crutches to take the weight off an injured knee, hip or ankle injury may be necessary. A sling may help to protect an arm or shoulder. Rest and avoid activities that cause significant pain (for example walking, raising your arm).

Is soft tissue damage worse than a break?

The reality is that some soft tissue injuries can be worse than broken bones. While breaks often seem worse at the time, they tend to heal well, while damaged ligaments and tendons affect joints so often have long-lasting effects.

Can you walk with soft tissue damage?

You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your ankle. This can take approximately 6 weeks to heal, although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3 to 6 months. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows although you may find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages.

Can soft tissue damage be permanent?

Yes, soft tissue injuries may be permanent if you suffer a severe contusion on the muscles, tendons or ligaments. They may result in long-lasting effects that never properly heal. When soft tissue damage becomes catastrophic or permanent, a person’s life may change forever if they underestimate their injuries.

Can you bend your knee with a torn ligament?

Unable to Bend Knee. When you’ve torn your ACL you will lose a range of motion. Try bending your knee and then straightening it out. If you can’t bend your knee to a 90 degree angle or straighten out your leg because of pain, stiffness and swelling, then it is likely that you’ve torn your ACL.

Should you walk on soft tissue damage?

Can you walk on soft tissue damage?

Does soft tissue damage require surgery?

While many injuries can heal on their own, the most severe ones involving tears may require surgery. A Grade III, the worst soft tissue injury, results in a complete tear that will require surgery.

How painful is soft tissue damage?

When soft tissue is damaged, there is usually immediate pain along with immediate or delayed swelling (excessive swelling can slow the healing process – see treatment below). Stiffness is also very common as a result of the trauma and swelling. Bruising may also develop after 24-48 hours.

What is a grade 3 soft tissue injury?

Grade 3: A Grade 3 injury is the most serious. It involves a total rupture of the soft tissue. There is considerably more swelling than Grade 1 or Grade 2 injuries along with a significant amount of instability in the affected joint structure. Inability to use the injured limb is a clear indication of a Grade 3 injury.

What type of doctor treats soft tissue injuries?

If you have symptoms of a soft tissue injury, like a muscle strain or sprain, meet with a skilled orthopedic doctor at Dignity Health to receive proper diagnosis and treatment.

Is Walking is good in ligament tear?

The short answer is yes. After the pain and swelling subsides and if there is no other injury to your knee, you may be able to walk in straight lines, go up and down stairs and even potentially jog in a straight line.