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Torn ligaments, also called sprains, are caused when strands of tissue connecting a bone to a joint are stretched or twisted, causing the ligament to tear. The most common torn ligaments occur in the ankle, according to the Mayo Clinic. Treat a torn ligament by following the standard medical PRICE method—protect, rest, ice, compression and elevation.
