What are the 3 grades of sprains?

Your doctor likely will put your sprain at one of three “grades” based on the amount of damage:

• Grade 1: Your ankle will probably feel sore and may be slightly swollen.
• Grade 2: You have a partial tear in the ligament.
• Grade 3: This is a full tear of the ankle ligament.

What is a Grade III ligament injury sprain?

Grade 3 (severe) A complete tear of the ligament resulting in severe pain, extensive bleeding, and swelling. The athlete is usually unable to bear weight on the limb. There may be a feeling of complete dislocation, even though that may not have happened.

What are the 3 types of ankle sprains?

Types of Ankle Sprains

• Grade I ankle sprain – lateral ligaments are strained (overstretched)
• Grade II ankle sprain – partial tearing of one or several of these ligaments.
• Grade III ankle sprain – complete rupture (tear) one or more of the lateral ligaments.

What are the grades of ligament sprains?

When ligaments are stretched or strained beyond normal capacity, they can tear. There are three grades of ligament injury: grade 1, a mild ligament tear; grade 2, a moderate ligament tear, and grade 3, a complete ligament tear, otherwise known as a rupture.

What’s the difference between Grade 2 and 3 sprains?

In this case, the ligament has been overstretched but not torn. Grade 2: You have a partial tear in the ligament. This causes prolonged pain and swelling. It might prevent you from putting your full weight on the ankle. You may also notice bruising. This is because the tear has caused bleeding under your skin.

What are the three grades of an ankle sprain?

Sprains can range from minor to severe. Your doctor likely will put your sprain at one of three “grades” based on the amount of damage: Grade 1: Your ankle will probably feel sore and may be slightly swollen. In this case, the ligament has been overstretched but not torn. Grade 2: You have a partial tear in the ligament.

What does a Grade 3 lumbar strain mean?

Soft tissue strains or sprains affecting the lower back area are considered severe if they’re classified as grade 3 injuries, which means a spine-supporting ligament or muscle is severely torn or damaged. In some instances, there’s a complete tear with a grade 3 injury.

How long does it take for a Grade III sprain to heal?

Recovery from Grade III sprains takes between two months to a year and may require surgery depending on the extent of the damage. Your physician will likely pursue conservative care options at the outset unless healing is unlikely without intervention.