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A sprained ligament is a complete or partial tearing of the ligament tissue.
There are three types of sprains:
Type 1 (First Degree) Sprain:
* Some stretching or mild tearing of the ligament
* Little or no functional loss - the joint can still function and bear some weight (but hurts!)
* Mild pain
* Some swelling
* Some joint stiffness
Type 2 (Second Degree) Sprain:
* Some more severe tearing of the ligaments
* Moderate instability of the joint
* Moderate to severe pain - weightbearing is very painful
* Swelling and stiffness
Type 3 (Third Degree) Sprain:
* Total rupture of a ligament - there is a loss of motion
* Gross instability of the joint - joint function is lost
* Severe pain initially followed by no pain
* Severe swelling
I've experienced all three types of sprains on my ankles and knee playing Basketball and soccer, and can testify that all the above details are accurate.
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What bone is injured when you have a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle is a tear in a ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
Does a sprained ankle mean something to do with a bruised bone?
No, a sprain is a tear in the ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
Do you think that I have sprained my ankle?
A sprained ankle is a result of a torn or stretched ligament which results in swollen , black and blue color and/or the inability to walk barefoot comfortably. If you answered yes to any of these examples I would say yes your ankle is sprained and depending on your level of pain I would recommend consulting your personal physician.
What is the name ligament of the knee?
There are many ligaments that are in the ankle, but the most common and the strongest is the deltoid. There are also three lateral ligaments. Anterior Talofibular (which is the ligament that runs in the front) this where sprained ankles frequently occur. Posterior Talofibular (which is the ligament that runs in the back). Calcaneofibular is attached to the lateral malleolus. Hope this helped! :)
When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
What bone is injured when you have a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle is a tear in a ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
What would happen if you walk on a sprained ligament?
a sprained ligament is when something in your body stretched out too much and if the individual walks on it the injury might get worse by inflammation.
What is the Medical term meaning torn ankle ligament?
Sprained ankle.
What happens if bones are sprained?
There's no such thing as a "sprained bone." A sprain is a partial tear of a ligament or tendon; it's not an injury to a bone.
If you have the signs of a sprained bone is that always true?
There's no such thing as a "sprained bone." A sprain is a partial tear of a ligament or tendon; it's not an injury to a bone.
Does a sprained ankle mean something to do with a bruised bone?
No, a sprain is a tear in the ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
What is the most sprained bone in the human body?
A sprain is a partial tear of a ligament or tendon; it's not an injury to a bone.
Where do sprains Occur?
Any ligament can be sprained, but the most frequently injured ligaments are at the ankle, knee, and finger joints.
How do you break an already sprained ankle?
There's no such thing as a "sprained bone." A sprain is a partial tear of a ligament or tendon; it's not an injury to a bone.
Where do sprains normally occur?
Any ligament can be sprained, but the most frequently injured ligaments are at the ankle, knee, and finger joints.
Why does my sprained ankle have a lot of swelling but not a lot of pain?
If you have sprained your ankle previously you may have already completely ruptured the ligament (ATF ligament, likely). Subsequent experiences of rolling your ankle may result in rupturing blood vessels (leading to swelling/bruising) but little pain because there is no ligament left to actually sprain. That, and you are likely quite lax in the ankle joint, meaning it happens easily.
What is and strain?
A sprain is an injury on a ligament. A ligament is what connects bones together. A ligament greats sprained when being stretched too far from its normal position. Ligaments are located in the ankle, knee, and wrist.A strain is when you injure a muscle or a tendon. Muscles make it to where you can move your skeleton in various ways.
