Acute Ankle and Foot Flashcards
1
Q
Grade 1 sprain
A
tearing of only a few ligament fibres. Collagen in plastic zone (deformity), no (minimal) bruising since don’t really tear
2
Q
Grade 2 sprain
A
more severe partial tearing of ligmaent, some brusing likely
3
Q
Grade 3 sprain
A
complete tear (80-90% of collagen failed), bruising likely.
4
Q
Recall, tissue stress strain graph
A
see notes
toe, elastic, plastic, pow
5
Q
PEACE for soft tissue injury
A
protect, elevate, avoid ant inflammatory medication, compress, elevate