Janis tore a ligament in her ankle. Until the injury heals, she is at most risk for which of the following?

Ligaments connect bones to other bones and help hold a joint stable. With a torn ankle ligament, the bones in the joint are less securely held in place, increasing the risk of dislocation. The injury does not directly make her more likely to lose cartilage, produce abnormal blood cells, or sustain nerve damage.

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