Sprains are categorized in first, second and third degree injuries. With first degree, the ligament is stretched, but does not result in joint instability or excess motion. A second degree sprain ...

Related: Anatomy of Your Finger Joints Finger sprains are classified in degrees, from mild to severe. A first-degree sprain is considered mild with ligaments getting stretched but not torn.

Sprains are classified into 3 grades. In a first-degree sprain, the ligament is not lengthened but is painful. With a second-degree sprain, the ligament is stretched but still functions.