Sprains & strains Common Acute Soft-Tissue Injuries Andria Polo Pd.3 12/13/2016
General Knowledge Sprains A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament. http://bcove.me/fe5b2psd A ligament is a band of connective tissue that connects one bone to another. That connective is called “fibrous connective tissue,” which mainly relates to holding structures together and stable. The areas most vulnerable to sprains are ankles, knees, and wrists. Sprained ankles are most common, which occurs when the foot turns inwards and causes extreme tension in the ligaments of the ankle.
Grades Sprain Classification Grade 1: some stretching and some damage to the fibers (fibrils) that compose the ligament. Grade 2: A partial tearing causes extra looseness when the joint is moved in specific ways. Grade 3: The ligament is completely torn and causes the joint to be nonfunctional.
Signs and symptoms Treatment Pain Swelling Bruising Inflammation Grade 1 RICE Physical Therapy Grade 2 Bracing Grade 3 Surgery to repair the torn ligaments.
Strains A direct injury to muscles or tendons. Tendons are fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. Most common strain injuries occur in the back of the foot or leg. (Achilles tendon---Achilles Tendonosis) Severity may vary from a simple stretch to a complete tear of the tendon.
Symptoms Treatment Pain RICE Muscle spasm Muscle weakness Swelling Inflammation Cramping RICE Specific exercises to regain mobility Surgery
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Bibliography "Sprains, Strains and Tears." (n.d.): n. pag. Web. Sprains and Strains (n.d.): n. pag. Diseases and Conditions. Mayo Clinic Staff. Web. "What Are Sprains and Strains? Fast Facts: An Easy-to-Read Series of Publications for the Public." National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Public Health Information, n.d. Web.
Question Which of the following holds the most injured tendon: Neck Back Ankle Shoulder
Question Which of the following holds the most injured tendon: Neck Back Ankle Shoulder
One more question A sprain is an injury to: A bone Muscle Tendon Ligament
One more question A sprain is an injury to: A bone A Muscle A Tendon A Ligament
One More, One More Surgery is often required to fix Grade 1 sprains. True False If false, what treatment would be used? R.I.C.E Bracing Ibuprofen Steroids
One More, One More Surgery is often required to fix Grade 1 sprains. True False If false, what treatment would be used? R.I.C.E Bracing Ibuprofen Steroids