niveljännitys
Niveljännitys, often referred to as a sprain, is an injury to a ligament, which is the tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to each other. Ligaments provide stability to joints. A niveljännitys occurs when a ligament is stretched beyond its normal capacity or is torn. This typically happens due to a sudden twist, fall, or impact that forces a joint into an unnatural position.
The severity of a niveljännitys can range from mild to severe. A mild sprain involves stretching of
Diagnosis usually involves a physical examination to assess the extent of the injury and rule out fractures.