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Do sprains have any long-term effects on your body?

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Dr. Christopher Dougherty answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sprains: It depends on the location and type. Milder sprains (grade 1 & 2) can heal with none to little stretching of the ligament, but grade 3 or complete ligament tears may sometimes not heal. Multiple bad sprains to a ligament can also hurt the long term function of the ligament.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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