elbow sprain
Twisted arm hinge
An elbow sprain is an injury to the ligaments surrounding the elbow joint, typically caused by sudden twisting, hyperextension, or impact.
Symptoms include pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
Mild sprains heal with rest and ice; severe ones may require immobilization or surgery.
She got an elbow sprain from breaking her fall.
- jointShared by multiple parties
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- soft tissueNon-rigid body structures
- strainExcessive stretching force
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
pain · joint pain · brace · ice · RICE method · rest · tendon · injury · sports injury · arm · twist · ache · wrap · bruise · tender · stiff · sports · fall
- joint injuriesligament tear, torn ligament, MCL tear, ACL tear, torn ACL
injury type
elbow sprainelbow fracture
Broken bone at arm joint
elbow dislocation · bone break · fracture · compound fracture · torn ligament
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