A sprain (from the French espraindre - to wring)'s an injury which occurs to ligaments caused by being stretched beyond their normal capacity and possibly torn. Muscular tears caused in the same manner are referred to as a strain. In cases where either ligament or muscle tissue's torn, immobilization and surgical repair may be necessary. Degrees Although some signs and symptoms can be used to assess the severity of a sprain, the most definitive method's with the use of Magnetic Resonance Imagin… (More on Sprain)