How long does it take to recover from ligament damage?
How long it takes to recover from ligament damage varies depending on the severity and location of your injury, your age, general health, and activity level. Recovery also depends on the type of treatment you had (surgical or nonsurgical).
In general, a mild (grade 1) ligament injury can take around 2 to 3 weeks to heal, a moderate (grade 2) injury takes around 4 to 6 weeks, and severe (grade 3) tears can take 6 to 12 weeks or longer.
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