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What are the most common types of sprains and how are they treated?
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The most common types of sprains are ankle sprains, knee sprains, shoulder sprains, wrist sprains, and elbow sprains. An ankle sprain is a stretch or tear in the ligaments that connect your bones to each other near the ankle joint. A knee sprain is a stretch or tear in the ligaments that connect your thigh bone to your shin bone. A shoulder sprain is a stretch or tear in the ligaments that connect your collarbone to your shoulder blade. A wrist sprain is a stretch or tear in the ligaments that connect your hand bones to each other. An elbow sprain is a stretch or tear in the ligaments that connect your elbow joint to your forearm.