Dr. Daniel C. Eby

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

A strain occurs when a muscle is stretched or torn. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched or torn.

Strains are often the result of overuse or improper use of a muscle, while sprains typically occur when a joint is subjected to excessive force or unnatural movements (e.g., sudden twists, turns, or stops).

Sprains can be categorized by degree of severity:

  • A first-degree sprain stretches the ligament but does not tear it. Symptoms include mild pain with normal movement.
  • A second-degree sprain is characterized by a partially torn ligament, significant pain and swelling, restricted movement, and mild to moderate joint instability.
  • A third-degree sprain is where the ligament is completely torn with mild to severe pain, swelling, and significant joint instability.


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St. Thomas Medical Center
600 West 13th St. | Suite 200
Jasper, IN 47546

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