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Neck Sprain or Strain Types
There are three types of neck sprain or strain.

The three main types of muscle strains and ligament sprains include:
  • Grade I sprain or strain:
    • Stretching injury without tearing of the muscle or ligament
  • Grade II sprain or strain:
    • Partial tearing of muscle or ligament
  • Grade III sprain or strain:
    • Complete rupture of the muscle or ligament Images
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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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