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Difference between a tendon and a ligament ?

The connective tissue muscles with a bone is called as a tendon where as a ligament is the connective tissue between bones .

Sprains : Sudden over stretching of the ligament cause sprains. Basing on the intensity of the strain, ligament injuries are classified as four different types . The first degree being requiring conservative management and the the fourth requiring surgical intervention .

1.first degree: caused by over stretching usually associated with a minor tear.
2.second degree : these usually present with a severe p...

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