APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments-the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. Initial treatment includes rest, ice, compression and elevation. Mild sprains can be successfully treated at home.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sprains are a stretch or tear of a ligament, the tissue connecting 2 bones. Ligaments stabilize and support the body’s joints. For example, ligaments in the knee connect the upper leg with the lower leg. This lets you walk and run. Strains are a twist, pull, or tear of a muscle and sometimes a tendon.

Detailed explanation-3: -A sprain, also known as a torn ligament, is an acute soft tissue injury of the ligaments within a joint, often caused by a sudden movement abruptly forcing the joint to exceed its functional range of motion.

Detailed explanation-4: -A sprain is an injury to the ligaments which are soft tissue structures that stabilize a joint. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together.