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Medical Corner

SPRAIN EMERGENCY?

Here’s the First Aid

You Need Right

Now!

Sprain Injury?

sprain is an injury that occurs when a
A Symptoms
ligament is overstretched or torn. A lig-
ament may sustain a partial or com-
plete tear. These strong, elastic bands connect
The body parts that are most com-
bones to one another and help stabilize joints. According to statistics,
monly sprained include the ankles,
25% to 50% of children
knees, and wrists. Sprained liga-
ments usually swell rapidly, are
require orthodontic
painful, and may result in bruising.
treatment at some point
Generally, more severe pain and
during their childhood.
swelling indicate a worse injury. For
many minor sprains, you can initi-
ate treatment on your own.

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