Examples of sprain in the following topics:
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Sprain and Strain
- A strain is a tear in tendon fibers resulting from overstretching, while a sprain is an equivalent injury to a ligament.
- Gymnasts frequently suffer from mild ankle sprains.
- The equivalent injury to a ligament is a sprain.
- These can be signs of a broken or fractured bone, a sprain, or a complete muscle tear.
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Syndesmoses
- When the wrist or ankle joint is bent beyond its normal range of motion, a sprain or even a tear in these ligaments can occur.
- Mild syndesmosis injury may involve the sprain of a single ligament.
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Tenosynovitis
- The sprained tendon or limb is splinted for a week or so.
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Torn Cartilage and Arthroscopy
- In January 2012, Rob Gronkowski, who plays for the Patriots, suffered a severe ankle sprain that required arthroscopic surgery.
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Back Injuries and Heavy Lifting
- Common back injuries include sprains and strains, herniated disks, and fractured vertebrae.
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Metatarsal Fracture
- A patient with a Jones fracture may not be aware of the injury, and could mistake it for a sprain.
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Localization of Pain
- Examples include sprains and broken bones.
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Joints and Aging
- Sprains, bruising, broken bones, and many other temporary conditions can result in joint pain.
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Pain Sensation
- Examples include sprains and broken bones.