A ligament is a strong band of tissues that is responsible for connecting a bone to another or a bone to cartilage. It is a fibrous tissue that is present around your knees, elbows, shoulders and other joints.

The ligaments are responsible to hold various bones and muscles together at a joint. Ligament tear occurs due to extreme force at the joint because of an injury or fall. This tearing can make your joints unstable and require immediate surgery.

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Generally people who have suffered a trauma or injury that led to a ligament tear may suffer from the following symptoms:

• Severe pain and swelling in the area affected
• Inability to move the joints where the ligament tear has occurred
• Inability to push your leg forward or walk
• Looseness in the joints
• Bruising in the affected joint
• A popping or snapping sound accompanying the injury