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What is the difference between a torn ligament and a torn tendon?
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∙ 14y ago
does torn ligament and tendons cause fibula not to heal
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe difference is their function a tendon binds a bone to muscle. Ligaments bind bone to bone. It's basically that simple.
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When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
How can you tell if you have a torn tendont in your finger?
A torn tendon in your finger will initially appear as swelling at the injury site, which may grow to the entire hand. There may be weakness and excessive mobility.
Does a torn ligament affect movement?
yes it could the ligament is connected and the movement will be
What is a torn ligament?
a torn ligament is where you tare a ligament and it needs to be healed by a doctor or surginIts when your ligement tears. It is a very sharp pain closely related to breaking a leg. You can her a snap like a rubber band then extreme pain. Usually surgery is involved.
What is the average settlement amount for a torn Achilles tendon?
20000
What are the symptoms of a torn ligament or torn tendon in the elbow from baseball?
A sore elbow
When a ligament is torn what is it called?
when a ligament is torn it is called hyperextension
Is a sprain a torn muscle?
It doesn't. You can sprain ligaments also.
What is the difference between a muscle strain and tendons?
A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.
What is the difference a muscle strain and tendonitis?
A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.
How can you tell if you have a torn tendont in your finger?
A torn tendon in your finger will initially appear as swelling at the injury site, which may grow to the entire hand. There may be weakness and excessive mobility.
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 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 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 difference between torn cartilage and a torn ligament?
tendons connect muscles to bones, cartilage cushions joints
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 are the typical recovery methods for a torn ACL?
The standard recovery method is a form of treatment called ACL reconstruction. It uses a patellar tendon or hamstring graft to reconstruct the ligament.
