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(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain
Sprain
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a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles
What is a "sprain"?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament, which is the tissue that connects bones to each other in joints. It typically happens when a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ligament to stretch or tear. Sprains commonly occur in the ankles, wrists, or knees and can result in pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the injured joint. Depending on the seriousness, sprains may require rest, ice, compression, and elevation or medical attention such as physical therapy to fully recover.
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Example
He sprained his ankle during the basketball game.
He sprained his ankle playing platform tennis last week.
He had to favor his left ankle after spraining it.
The coach decided to sideline him after he sprained his ankle.
The athlete sprained his ankle during the game, so the coach quickly bound it with a compression bandage.
