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May
May
It may sound strange, but you’ve probably heard someone say, “you’d rather break a bone than tear a ligament.” While both injuries are serious, there’s a good reason this statement comes up so often. Especially among athletes and orthopedic professionals. The difference comes down to how the body heals bone compared to ligament tissue, and how that healing affects long-term recovery. In many cases, a clean bone fracture can be more straightforward and quicker to heal than a torn ligament.