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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 sprain, knee sprain, wrist/hand sprain, shoulder sprain, hip sprain, elbow sprain, and jaw sprain. An ankle sprain is a sprain to one or both ankles that usually occurs when you land on your foot or ankle in an awkward way. A knee sprain is a sprain to the ligaments around the knee joint, typically caused by twisting or turning motions. A wrist/hand sprain is a sprain to the ligaments connecting the wrist bones together. A shoulder sprain is a sprain to the ligaments around the shoulder joint. A hip sprain is a sprain to the ligaments around the hip joint. An elbow sprain is a sprain to the ligaments around the elbow joint. And a jaw sprain is a sprain to the ligaments around the jaw joint.