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
Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov sprained a ligament in his knee, but he will be ready for training camp.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
In a statement, the club said White has sustained a "significant medial ligament injury" which will rule him out of the last two Premier League games and the Champions League final on 30 May.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Japan forward Fujino, 22, and Blindkilde Brown, 22, have made their mark, while Mary Fowler, 23, has returned from an anterior cruciate ligament injury and will be ready to participate next season.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Old Charlie and his mule were both string-halted, each having a tight ligament in the leg that made him limp.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Vocabulary lists containing ligament
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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