Bill...If you have ligament damage,they take a long time to heal!! I tore mine on my ankle in June and it still hurts. I have to see the ortho in Dec. He is going to give it an impaired rating..I asked him why. He said that workmans comp don't want to keep you seeing the doc... I am not recieving any comp checks as I have been back to work for a few months.. I just wish it was healed up!! Good luck!! Ted