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You have ligaments all over your body. They hold your bones together. They are very strong but flexible. Joints are where you can bend, elbow, knuckle, knee, wrist etc. There are usually larger bones meeting at this point which generally has a lot of smaller bones in it. The easist one to see is the patella, or kneecap. This is a small bone that covers and protects the knee joint. Ligments keep this from falling apart. If you were to damage your knee badky you might be able to slide your kneecap all the way off of the knee! If you tear one, it is very painful and usually needs to be reattached surgically. The joint won't function properly without it. You can either tear the end off of the bone or snap the ligament in the middle. Think of the cables holding up a bridge, they could just come off the bridge or they could break in the middle. Either way it is a catastrophy.
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A sprain
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∙ 11y agoWhenever the strain put on them that exceeds their strength.
i.e. Usually when you do something different from your usual routine.
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A sprain.
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A is the stretching or tearing of a ligament.?
Sprain
What is a sprained ligament?
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 stiffnessType 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 stiffnessType 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 swellingI'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.
Complete tearing away of a muscle or ligament from attachment to a bone is called what?
A complete tear or complete rupture, whether it involves a tendon (muscle-to-bone connection) or a ligament (bone-to-bone connection)
Is Lumbar strain and lumbosacral strain the same thing?
no it is not, a lumbosacral sprain is the severe stretching, while a lumbosacral strain is a partial or complete tearing
How serious is an injury involving the tearing of the anterior talocalcaneal ligament?
Tearing ligaments is always very serious. Ligaments are NOT supposed to stretch. Think of it this way - muscles stretch and contract a lot. Tendons connect these muscles to your body, so they need some degree of elasticity but not a lot. Ligaments connect bone to bone and these have absolutely NO elasticity. If you've torn a ligament in your ankle/foot, you should definitely seek professional medical attention because you will need surgery if you want to walk properly again.
What is the stretching or tearing of the ligament?
Sprain
A is the stretching or tearing of a ligament.?
Sprain
What is included in grade I sprains?
Grade I sprains are mild injuries in which there is a stretching or mild tearing of the ligament, yet no joint function is lost. However, there may be tenderness and slight swelling.
What are the difference between a strain and a sprain?
A sprain affects the bone, while a strain does no
How do you strengthen a ligament?
Try stretching and yoga.
An indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
avulsion
What is the tering of ligament at the joint?
The tearing of a ligament at the joint is normally referred to as a complete tear or a Grade 3 strain.
What is the Name of indirect fracture caused by pulling ligament?
What is the answer to a(n) _____ fracture is an indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
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
What is a sprained ligament?
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 stiffnessType 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 stiffnessType 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 swellingI'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.
What is an indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
Ligament attaches muscle to bone. If a ligament is yanked hard enough, it can yank pieces of bone loose or just crack the bone (an indirect fracture).
Complete tearing away of a muscle or ligament from attachment to a bone is called what?
A complete tear or complete rupture, whether it involves a tendon (muscle-to-bone connection) or a ligament (bone-to-bone connection)
