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2. Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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   An injury to a ligament is called a sprain. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons defines ACL injury in terms of severity and classifies them as Grade 1, 2, or 3 sprains. [1] Grade 1 sprains occur when the ligament is stretched slightly but the stability of the knee joint is not affected. Grade 2 sprains occur when the ligament is ...

3. Sprained ankle - Wikipedia

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   A grade 1 sprain is defined as mild damage to a ligament or ligaments without instability of the affected joint. A grade 2 sprain is considered a partial tear to the ligament, in which it is stretched to the point that it becomes loose. A grade 3 sprain is a complete tear of a ligament, causing instability in the affected joint. [3]

4. Soft tissue injury - Wikipedia

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   [2] The severity of a sprain can be classified: Grade 1: Only some of the fibers in the ligament are torn, and the injured site is moderately painful and swollen. Function in the joint will be unaffected for the most part. Grade 2: Many of the ligament fibers are torn, and pain and swelling is moderate. The functionality of the joint is ...

5. Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of ...

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   Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense. “There’s a 100% injury rate in the NFL,” seven ...

6. MRI reveals Grade 2 ankle sprain for Heat’s Tyler Herro. The ...

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   The anterior cruciate ligament is a strong, thick band of tissue in the center of the knee which connects the thigh bone or femur to the shin bone or tibia, per the Cleveland Clinic.