ic15 - soft tissue injuries

Question 1

What are the features of periarticular pain? (3)

Answer 1

relating to ligaments, tendons, muscles (soft tissues surrounding joints and bone structures)

On palpation, point of maximal tenderness not at joint line
Pain on active movement > passive movement
Pain maximal in certain lines of muscle pull

Question 2

treatment goals

Answer 2

Reduce pain, regain function, prevent future injury

Question 3

RICER

Answer 3

Rest, ice, compression, elevation, referral

Question 4

1st line pharm for acute non lower back pain

Answer 4

topical nsaids
po nsaids or coxibs
po paracetamol

Question 5

sprains are

Answer 5

stretching, partial or complete rupture of the ligaments

Question 6

clinical presentation of mild sprains

Answer 6

mild swelling and tenderness, able to bear weight and ambulate with minimal pain