Assertion: sprain's injury | /r/HasProperty | serious
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Third-degree sprains are serious injuries and can cause a lot of pain and inflammation, as well as instability of the joint.﻿﻿
text: led the authors to warn that, "[a]though [an] initial ankle sprain may be thought of as a relatively minor or insignificant injury, if not treated appropriately, or with lack of guidance with rehabilitation and exercise prescription, physical activity levels across a lifespan may decrease," which is a "significant public health concern given the cost associated with treating chronic disease development as well as the further loss of function the patient may experience.
text: Additionally, sprains and strains can mimic other more serious injuries.
text: An eversion sprain is painful along the inner side of the ankle and can cause serious injury to the ligaments and tendons supporting the arch of the foot.
text: If the injury is very serious, they may refer the person to an orthopedist or foot and ankle surgeon.
text: For a grade 3 sprain, the joint may be unusable for 3 to 6 months and perhaps longer if the injury is serious.