WestWYOPoke
Well-known member
Given the abrupt introduction of ACL injuries into our discussion I wanted to give you guys just a quick note on some ACL vocab. I know this sounds nit picking but it's one of those things that drives me crazy, plus I think it's good for the general public to know.
When discussing ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL, etc.) there are no such thing as strains. When ligaments are injured they are sprains. Sprains are graded 1-3 depending on severity. Grade 1 is mild, typically just a slight stretching of the ligament. Grade 2 is moderate, typically a significant stretching or a partial tear. Grade 3 is severe; complete tear or rupture of the ligament. So when I hear someone say "hopefully it's just a sprain, not a tear," I cringe because tear=sprain.
Further info, when dealing specifically with ACLs, a Grade 1 sprain is typically immobilized with rehab for re-strengthening. Grade 2 sprains can go either way, rehab or surgery. Grade 3 are always surgically repaired.
Sorry for the "grammar police"-like post but just thought a little info couldn't hurt.
If you have any ACL-related (or other sports-related injury) questions, let me know. There's a few of us on here that deal with this type of stuff on the regular as well.
When discussing ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL, etc.) there are no such thing as strains. When ligaments are injured they are sprains. Sprains are graded 1-3 depending on severity. Grade 1 is mild, typically just a slight stretching of the ligament. Grade 2 is moderate, typically a significant stretching or a partial tear. Grade 3 is severe; complete tear or rupture of the ligament. So when I hear someone say "hopefully it's just a sprain, not a tear," I cringe because tear=sprain.
Further info, when dealing specifically with ACLs, a Grade 1 sprain is typically immobilized with rehab for re-strengthening. Grade 2 sprains can go either way, rehab or surgery. Grade 3 are always surgically repaired.
Sorry for the "grammar police"-like post but just thought a little info couldn't hurt.
If you have any ACL-related (or other sports-related injury) questions, let me know. There's a few of us on here that deal with this type of stuff on the regular as well.