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Also known as ligamento roto

A sprain is a soft tissue injury of the ligaments within a joint, often caused by a sudden movement abruptly forcing the joint to exceed its functional range of motion. Ligaments are tough, inelastic fibers made of collagen that connect two or more bones to form a joint and are important for joint stability and proprioception, which is the body's sense of limb position and movement. Sprains may be mild (first degree), moderate (second degree), or severe (third degree), with the latter two classes involving some degree of tearing of the ligament. Sprains can occur at any joint but most commonly

Key facts

Medical condition (new).name
Sprain
Medical condition (new).synonyms
Torn ligament, distortion
Medical condition (new).caption
A sprained ankle with bruising and swelling
Medical condition (new).field
Sports medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, orthopedics, family medicine, emergency medicine
Medical condition (new).symptoms
Pain, swelling, bruising, joint instability, limited range of motion of the injured joint
Medical condition (new).duration
Mild cases - few days to six weeks Severe cases - few weeks to months
Medical condition (new).causes
Trauma, sports injuries, overuse, environmental hazards
Medical condition (new).risks
Environmental factors, age, poor training or sports gear
Medical condition (new).diagnosis
Physical exam, joint x-ray
Medical condition (new).differential
Strain, fracture
Medical condition (new).prevention
Frequent stretching and conditioning, bracing at risk joints during exercise
Medical condition (new).treatment
Rest, ice, compression, elevation, NSAIDs
Medical condition (new).medication
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Medical condition (new).prognosis
Mild injuries resolve well on their own. Severe injuries likely require surgery and physical therapy.

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