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Sprains and Strains : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Destruction of joints
  • Ligament rupture

Complications Overview Articles

Sprains and Strains
Moderate sprains heal within two to four weeks, but it can take months to recover from severe ligament tears. Until recently, tearing the ligaments of the knee meant the end to an athlete's career. Improved surgical and rehabilitative techniques n...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Sprains and Strains
Moderate sprains heal within two to four weeks, but it can take months to recover from severe ligament tears. Until the early 2000s, tearing the ligaments of the knee meant the end to an athlete's career. Subsequent improved surgical and rehabilit...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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