What is the definition or description of: ligament sprain?

Ligament sprains: Ligaments connect bones to bones tendons connect muscles to bones stretched or partially injured ligaments are called sprains. Stretched or partially injured tendons are called strains.

They R graded: A sprain is an injury 2 a ligament. They give ar joints stability. Grade i is minor, has pain, minimal swelling, & respond 2 rest, ice & elevation. Grd ii r=more pain, swelling respond slower 2 rest, ice, elevate, usually brace. 4-6 wk recovery. Lig has been stretched & may have torn fibers. Grd iii=complete tear some do surg brace/cast 6-8 wks recov. Ii&iii= more rehab.Iii=>rpain, swelng, discolor.

Ligament sprain: Is a ligament injury. Ligaments attach bone to bone and frequently stabilize joints however they also stabilize groups of bone to each other even when there is no joint such as in the wrist, foot or pelvis. A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament. Typically there are three types grade 1 a stretch , 2 a partial tear and 3 a complete tear. Dont use "just a sprain" for negative x-rays.