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"simple sprain" refers to a minor injury to a joint or ligament caused by stretching or twisting it. It is not serious and usually gets better with rest and time.
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Sentences with «simple sprain»
- Lettuce's anti-inflammatory effects make it a good topical remedy for simple sprains and strains, says Brigitte Mars, author of «The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine.» (marthastewart.com)
- What would be a simple sprain in an adult dog could leave a puppy with a misshapen or shortened limb, so this is a subject that should be taken seriously. (americanshihtzuclub.org)
- In a puppy, however, his muscles, ligaments and tendons are stronger than his growth plates, so instead of a simple sprain, his growth plate is liable to be injured - the puppy's own soft tissue can pull apart his growth plate. (americanshihtzuclub.org)
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