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ligament

[lig-uh-muhnt] / ˈlɪg ə mənt /




NOUN
tendon
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Surgery to repair ligament damage in the elbow is scary for any pitcher, young or old.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The position had become a potential worry for manager Arteta with his other natural option Ben White ruled out with a knee ligament injury.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Other medical advancements, like internal brace procedures for elbow ligament damage, are helping athletes such as Spencer Strider and Brock Purdy recover faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

When the doctor opened the knee up he discovered that Boobie had torn the anterior cruciate ligament.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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