ligament

Example Sentences

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I’ve had sports injuries over the years, and it felt like that—a torn ligament, maybe.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

"Due to his crash he suffered injuries, most likely bone and ligament damage in particular to his right knee and also right wrist," said team doctor Lorenz Emmert.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“Early on, I let things affect how I approach my work and by the time I got my mind right, I tore a ligament in my wrist,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Hamate fractures might not be as severe as elbow ligament tears, but their root cause bears a surprising resemblance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

A doctor’s exam had showed it was more a sprained ligament than anything else.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger