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What grade of sprain is a completely torn ligament?
grade III
What grade of sprain is completely torn ligament?
grade III
When a ligament is torn what is it called?
When a ligament is torn, it is referred to as a ligament sprain. The severity of the sprain can range from mild (Grade 1) to severe (Grade 3), depending on the extent of the injury. Proper treatment and rehabilitation are important to help repair the torn ligament and regain strength and function.
What is the definition of sprain?
a sprain happens if a ligament is torn
Is a sprain a torn muscle?
It doesn't. You can sprain ligaments also.
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.
Can an orthopedic exam detect a sprain or torn ligament?
Yes. The orthopedist will detect your problem.
A traumatic injury to a joint involving the ligaments measured in grades.?
A traumatic injury to a joint involving the ligaments is graded based on the severity of the injury. Grade 1 is a mild sprain with slight stretching or microscopic tearing of the ligament. Grade 2 is a moderate sprain with partial tearing of the ligament. Grade 3 is a severe sprain with complete tearing of the ligament, resulting in joint instability.
Is a torn ligament a strain?
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.
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 the correct definition of a sprain?
An injury to either a muscle or the tissue that connects muscle to bone (Called a Tendon) -Apex
How do you treat the torn tendon in the wrist?
The R.I.C.E method. No, not rice! Rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Don't use your sprain unless you have to. Put some ice on it, it'll feel better n no time. Compress the sprain by wrapping it in an elastic bandage. This will help support it, so it doesn't move and put more strain on the sprain. Elevate it on a cushion or pillow, as to keep the sprain above the patient's heart if at all possible. And by the way, a torn ligament and a sprain are the same thing! So, hopefully this will help with your torn ligament (sprain). while i agree with most of the above answer, the statement about a sprain and a torn ligament being the same are not. it depends on the severity of the sprain. a grade 1 sprain may have overstretched the ligament where a grade 2 has actually torn the ligament so that part is inaccurate. just thought i would add that extra information since i recently suffered a grade 3 strain (torn ligament) that required surgery!
