sprains

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What is sprains?

A sprain is an injury to the ligaments around a joint. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together. When a ligament is stretched too far or tears, the joint will become painful and swell.

Alternative Names:

Joint sprain

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I was in a car accident yesterday and went to the hospital about 5 hrs. later. The dr said...
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Hi, I'm 19 years old and in October 2006 I tripped over a broken paving stone and sprained...
I was diagnosed with a badly sprained ankle following a bad fall 72 hours ago. For the past...
Okay, this is my first time on here. I hope i can get some advise. I hurt my ankle a week ...
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