About The Medical Condition Sprains and Strains

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Sprains and Strains

Sprains and Strains Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Sprains and Strains Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Sprains and Strains?

A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries without dislocation or fracture. A sprain is a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature.

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