sprains
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
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
Posts on sprains (1976)
I was in a car accident yesterday and went to the hospital about 5 hrs. later. The dr said...
2 sprains in 3 months - Orthopedics Community
- Apr 16, 2009
I was in the back of my closet hanging clothes when the bracket pulled away and shelving, s...
back strain/sprain pain and swelling - Back & Neck Community
- Feb 17, 2009Shoulder hurting - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- Nov 25, 2008
Hi,
I'm 19 years old and in October 2006 I tripped over a broken paving stone and sprained...
Pain following a sprain - Heart Disease Community
- Sep 10, 2008
Okay, this is my first time on here. I hope i can get some advise. I hurt my ankle a week ...
I sprained my ankle a week ago today...
It actually rolled on me.. swollen & black & bl...
