Which statement best describes a sprain?

Which statement best describes a sprain?

• A. Pain and tenderness often significant enough to prevent walking
• B. May have 'heard' the injury
• C. Swelling often significant especially of the ankle
• D. Discoloration often delayed sometimes by 24 hours

Answer: (B)

Sprains happen when a ligament is stretched or torn, typically from a twisting movement. A telling clue is an audible pop or snap at the moment of injury, which many people report with ligament tears. That makes the statement that you may have heard the injury the best description of a sprain. Swelling and bruising commonly accompany sprains, especially around the ankle, and pain that limits walking can occur, but these signs are less specific because they can also be seen with other injuries like fractures.

Sprains happen when a ligament is stretched or torn, typically from a twisting movement. A telling clue is an audible pop or snap at the moment of injury, which many people report with ligament tears. That makes the statement that you may have heard the injury the best description of a sprain. Swelling and bruising commonly accompany sprains, especially around the ankle, and pain that limits walking can occur, but these signs are less specific because they can also be seen with other injuries like fractures.