0 to twist (a joint, especially the ankle or wrist) in such a way as to tear or stretch the ligaments -- terseliuh
1 a twisting of a joint in this way -- pilinan
It is not surprising that, on average, 50,000 people a year suffer from accidents involving strains and sprains to the trunk, including slipped discs.
There may be a patient suffering from a sprained ankle as a result of a bicycle accident, or perhaps a woman having an uncomplicated baby.
He was complaining at that time of foot trouble and a sprained ankle, and his medical documents show that his ankle was strapped up.
About 50,000 people are involved each year in accidents resulting in strains, sprains and other injuries to the trunk, including slipped discs.
These figures include quite a number of minor injuries such as sprains.
Perhaps it was in so doing that he sprained his cartilege.
The products with a marketing authorisation are indicated for external use for the relief of bruising, muscle pain, muscle stiffness and sprains.
Six officers were injured, one suffering brief concussion and bad abrasions, the others minor bruising and sprains.
