Ligamentous Strain and Sprain: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Recovery Protocols
1. Introduction A ligamentous injury is an acute structural failure involving the overstretching or tearing of the fibrous connective tissues that connect bones and stabilize joints. While commonly referred to by patients as a ligamentous strain, the precise medical terminology for any injury to a ligament is a sprain. These injuries range from microscopic tissue … Read more