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Ligament Sprains

Symptoms

Ligament Sprains Symptoms

Symptoms of a ligament sprain include:

Bruising around the joint
Join pain:

Worse with movement of the joint

Swelling around the joint
Decreased range of motion of the joint
Inability to use the joint

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Last Updated: May 27, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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