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Ligaments are strong bands that hold the knee bones together and keep the knee steady. A torn or sprained knee ligament often happens with a twist, a sudden stop or a hit to the knee. It can cause pain, swelling and a knee that feels loose.
At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale checks the knee with an exam and an ultrasound scan in the office. He then offers bracing, rehab, guided injections and, for some patients, PRP.
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On the inside of the knee. Often hurt when the knee is pushed inward. Medial knee pain is a common sign. Most MCL tears heal without surgery.
Inside the middle of the knee. Often torn with a sudden pivot or landing, sometimes with a pop and fast swelling.
Behind the ACL. Often hurt by a fall onto a bent knee or a hit to the front of the shin.
On the outside of the knee. Hurt when the knee is pushed outward. Often injured along with other ligaments.
Doctors grade ligament injuries from 1 to 3. Grade 1 is a stretch, grade 2 is a partial tear and grade 3 is a complete tear.
Ligament injuries often happen along with a meniscus tear. An exam, X-rays, in-office ultrasound and sometimes an MRI help show exactly what is hurt.
Treatment depends on which ligament is hurt, how badly, and what you want to get back to. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:
In this video, Dr. Gonzalez explains what PRP is.
Not every treatment is right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Gonzalez will tell you at your visit which options fit you.
Not always. Some people with a torn ACL do well with rehab alone, especially if they do not play pivoting sports. Others need ACL reconstruction surgery to get back to sports like soccer, basketball or tennis, or because the knee keeps giving way. A large study found that starting with rehab, and having surgery later only if needed, gave results similar to early surgery (see the research below). Learn more about non-surgical ACL care in Fort Lauderdale.
If surgery is the better fit for you, Dr. Gonzalez will explain why and help with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon.
At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Gonzalez also treats knee tendonitis, knee arthritis and kneecap pain. See our sports medicine care in Fort Lauderdale.
Providing knee ligament injury evaluation and treatment to athletes and active adults in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Plantation, Pompano Beach, and Broward County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale to find out which ligament is hurt and the right treatment for your knee.
Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online
Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Knee ligament tear treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
