How long does it take for a ligament injury of knee to heal up?

muscular or soft tissues being damaged which makes a person limp for some time.

If I was to get specific - for full collagen turnover (composition of ligaments/tendons) and "true" healing it will take over a year. In most cases - people feel better before and assume they are healed.

It also depends on which ligament. MCL and LCL will have better access to a blood supply. ACL and PCL are within a joint cavity. Better access to blood supply - better rate of healing.

Also with new collagen formation - they are initially pieced together by polar bonds (weak; easily broken with motion) and then transition to covalent bonds after 6 months (stronger, won't be broken with motion)

Glad ya asked - had to study that for a continuing education course.

To heal soft tissue injuries around a "joint" you need to follow your MD's plan of care. It may take several weeks,and you may have to wear a knee brace for some time after. If you want to avoid surgery and further injuries in the future,listen and do what the "Doc" says,not anyone else. Take care. SW RNP

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