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Shoulder Sprain Definition
Common names:
  • Shoulder Sprain
  • Sprained Shoulder
A person with a shoulder sprain has stretched or torn a ligament in the shoulder. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that hold the bones in place during movement of a joint.

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Last Updated: Sep 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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