Torn Ligament
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A Torn Ligament is a injured ligament that is torn soft-tissue.
- Context:
- It can range from a Grade 1 Torn Ligament to being a Grade 2 Torn Ligament to being a Grade 3 Torn Ligament.
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- Example(s):
- See: Torn Muscle, Torn Tendon.
References
2021
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-a-ligament-3120393
- QUOTE: ... A ligament is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone. It also connects bones to cartilage, a key element of the joints in your body. Ligaments are quite strong but can be stretched or even torn. This results in various grades, or levels, of sprain injury.
A ligament tear usually occurs due to extreme force to a joint, such as with a fall or another high-impact event. Common ligament tears happen in the ankle, knee, wrist, thumb, neck, or back. ...
- QUOTE: ... A ligament is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone. It also connects bones to cartilage, a key element of the joints in your body. Ligaments are quite strong but can be stretched or even torn. This results in various grades, or levels, of sprain injury.
2021
- https://www.oastaug.com/orthopaedic-specialties/foot-ankle-center/ligament-tears/
- QUOTE: ... For a grade 3, surgery is often necessary. The two surgical options are arthroscopy (a look into the joint to address if there are any loose fragments of bone or cartilage) and reconstruction (an orthopaedic surgeon will repair the torn ligament by stitching it back together in place). After surgery, immobilization is used as well as eventual physical therapy. ...