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What is the definition or description of: joint sprain?
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See below: Ligaments cross and support joints as they go through motion. A joint sprain refers to an injury of the ligaments that are around the joint. This injury can vary from a mild stretch injury to a complete tear. One of the more common examples of this is an ankle sprain.
Answered 11/8/2016
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