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Sprains and Strains : Complications

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Complications could include:
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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