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Sprains   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Joint sprain

Definition:

An injury to the ligaments around a joint.

Considerations

If the pain and swelling have decreased 48 hours after a sprain, move the affected joint in all directions. However, keep pressure off the injured area until the pain subsides (usually 7 to 10 days for mild sprains and 3 to 5 weeks for severe sprains).

Causes

Trauma directly to the joint causing the joint to move into a position in which it was not designed to move.

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