ligament
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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
The 19-year-old centre-back impressed on his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup in September but an anterior cruciate ligament tear during that game ruled him out for the rest of the campaign.
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
She suffered a serious knee injury when she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in November 2022 and was forced to miss the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Late in December, Seabiscuit overstepped in a workout and kicked himself in the left foreleg, dinging the suspensory ligament.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing ligament
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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