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ligament

[lig-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪg ə mənt /




NOUN
tendon
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Surgery to repair ligament damage in the elbow is scary for any pitcher, young or old.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Instead of undergoing Tommy John surgery, when a torn ligament is replaced entirely, Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider underwent a new procedure that uses an internal brace and can lead to a speedier recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Tottenham have launched an extensive review into why their season was heavily affected by fitness issues, with a key focus on the "unusual" spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov sprained a ligament in his knee, but he will be ready for training camp.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

When the doctor opened the knee up he discovered that Boobie had torn the anterior cruciate ligament.

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




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