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No, a torn ligament is a sprain. A sprain can happen when a ligament is overstretched. It can be caused by a twist or wrench. So a twisted ankle is a sprained ankle. A strain refers to when you tear or overstretch a muscle or tendon (which attach muscles to bones). This can be caused by a sudden stretch or extra effort. So a pulled hamstring is a strained hamstring.
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When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
What is the difference between and sprain a strain and a fracture?
A strain is an overstretched or "pulled" or torn muscle. a sprain is an overstretched or torn ligament (holds bones together at a joint), and a fracture is a crack, chip, break or crush of a bone.
What is a ligament strain?
Its a strain on the ligament, when you pull your ligament too far it strains the elasticity and it hurts cause its pulled too hard.
What is the medical term meaning a simple overstretch or tear of a muscle or tendon?
A sprain is an overstretched or torn ligament. A stretched ligament will remain stretched. It happens when undue tension is placed upon the ligament. A ligament can stretch to only about 6% of its length before it snaps. A partially torn ligament will slowly repair itself. The process is slow because the ligaments are poorly vascularized. When a ligament is completely torn, it requires surgical intervention. If left untreated, an inflammation of the surrounding joint will break down surrounding tissue and turn the injured ligament into 'mush'. It is a very difficult procedure. An important ligament that is severely damaged must be removed and replaced with a graft or a substitute ligament. ( ex: tendon from a muscle or woven collage bands can be stapled to the articulating bones)
What does torn ligament mean?
You have very strong rope like structures, which connect bones, across the joints. Due to excessive strain they may get ruptured, partially or completely.
Does a torn ligament affect movement?
yes it could the ligament is connected and the movement will be
What effect will torn ligaments have on the ankle bones?
A torn ligament will effect the ankle bones negatively. An ankle bone that has its ligament torn would be considered a severe ankle sprain.
What are the symptoms of a torn ligament or torn tendon in the elbow from baseball?
A sore elbow
What is Founder for a Howrse?
I think the answer is a torn ligament.
Can you do netball with a torn ligament in your left knee?
no
Can you wear high heels if your ligament is torn?
no
What are the results of overuse or overextension of a ligament?
strain
