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What grade of sprain is a completely torn ligament?

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I'm Pretty sure it's grade three :)

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Knee sprains can be classified into three grades, depending on the amount of damage: Grade 1: a few fibres (less than 10%) are damaged/torn. Usually heals naturally. Grade 2: more fibres are torn but the ligament is still intact. Grade 3: the ligament is ruptured ie completely torn.

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