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What is an indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
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∙ 16y ago
Ligament attaches muscle to bone. If a ligament is yanked hard enough, it can yank pieces of bone loose or just crack the bone (an indirect fracture).
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∙ 15y agoavulsion fracture
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What is the Name of indirect fracture caused by pulling ligament?
What is the answer to a(n) _____ fracture is an indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
An indirect fracture caused by tearing or pulling of a ligament?
avulsion
What is the stretching or tearing of the ligament?
Sprain
A is the stretching or tearing of a ligament.?
Sprain
What is the tering of ligament at the joint?
The tearing of a ligament at the joint is normally referred to as a complete tear or a Grade 3 strain.
What is the medical term meaning tearing a bone?
An avulsion fracture is the term meaning tearing a bone.
An avulsion is what kind of injury?
A fracture
Complete tearing away of a muscle or ligament from attachment to a bone is called what?
A complete tear or complete rupture, whether it involves a tendon (muscle-to-bone connection) or a ligament (bone-to-bone connection)
Will physical therapy completely fix a partially torn anterior talofibular ligament?
To the best of my knowledge a partially torn ligament will not heal itself, with or without P.T., altho they might suggest a splint to prevent further tearing of the ligament. See an orthopedic surgeon for a professional opinion.
What is a thorace sprain?
Injury to the ligament (sprain) or to the muscle (strain) of the thoracic (mid-back) region usually accompanied by tearing of the tissue
What are Grade I sprains?
Grade I sprains are mild injuries where there is no tearing of the ligament, and no joint function is lost, although there may be tenderness and slight swelling.
What is a sprained ligament?
A sprained ligament is a complete or partial tearing of the ligament tissue.There are three types of sprains:Type 1 (First Degree) Sprain:* Some stretching or mild tearing of the ligament* Little or no functional loss - the joint can still function and bear some weight (but hurts!)* Mild pain* Some swelling* Some joint stiffnessType 2 (Second Degree) Sprain:* Some more severe tearing of the ligaments* Moderate instability of the joint* Moderate to severe pain - weightbearing is very painful* Swelling and stiffnessType 3 (Third Degree) Sprain:* Total rupture of a ligament - there is a loss of motion* Gross instability of the joint - joint function is lost* Severe pain initially followed by no pain* Severe swellingI've experienced all three types of sprains on my ankles and knee playing basketball and soccer, and can testify that all the above details are accurate.
