Class 1 Flashcards
What is a sprain
overstretch/tear to ligament
Signs of strains
pain, swelling, bruising
Grade 1 sprain (mild)
minor tear, minimal pain, continue ADL’s
Grade 2 sprain (moderate)
partial tear, moderate pain, some loss of function
Grade 3 sprain (severe)
complete tear, severe pain, instability, no weight bearing
Joint effusion
excess synovial fluid in joint
Hemaarthrosis
bleeding into synovial space
Why ligaments heal slowly
scar tissue 6 weeks to develop/ 6 months to provide full strength
Ankle lateral ligaments likely which sprain
Inversion
Most common ankle sprain
Anterior talofibular
Common knee sprains
PCL, ACL, MCL, LCL
Terrible triad structures
medial meniscus, ACL, MCL
Most common wrist sprain
palmar radiocarpal
Common shoulder sprain
Acromioclavicular
Grade 1 and 2 sprain treatment
R.I.C.E
Grade 3 sprain treatment
Surgury/ braced 10 weeks
What is a strain
Overstretch to musculotendinous unit
Acute strain
sudden overstretch or extreme contraction
Chronic strain caused by
Overuse
Concentric contraction
O + I closer together
Eccentric contraction
O + I further apart
Grade 1 strain (mild)
Mild swelling/pain, continue ADL’s, 2-3 weeks heal
Grade 2 strain (moderate)
Difficult ADL’s, 3-6 weeks heal,
Grade 3 strain (severe)
Complete muscle rupture, severe pain, no ADL’s, 3 months healing