Intro To Soft Tissue Injuries

Question 1

Mechanism of soft tissue injuries?

Answer 1

Direct injury
Long term wear and tear
Repetitive strain injury

Question 2

Examples of upper limb soft tissue injuries (8)

Answer 2

Shoulder ACJ dislocation
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder rotator cuff tear
Long head of biceps tear
Elbow dislocation
Distal biceps tendon tear
Skiers thumb
Small joint dislocations

Question 3

Examples of lower limb soft tissue injuries (6)

Answer 3

Knee ACL tear
Knee collateral ligaments and meniscus injury
Quadriceps tendon rupture
Patellar tendon rupture
Tendoachilles rupture
Ankle sprains

Question 4

Other common general soft tissue injuries (6)

Answer 4

Whiplash neck injury
Low back pain
Repetitive strain injury
Myfascial pain
Tendinopathy
Tenosynovitis

Question 5

What to look for on examination of soft tissue injury?

Answer 5

Look - deformity/signs of injury
Feel for tenderness/swelling
Move to assess range of movement
Special tests - stability and power

Question 6

what investigation would you do for soft tissue injuries

Answer 6

X-rays
Ultrasound
CT - to investigate associated features
MRI - golden standard for soft tissues injuries

Question 7

Treatment for soft tissue injuries?

Answer 7

Analgesia
RICE - rest, ice, elevation, compression
Immobilise (splint, sling, brace)
Physio
Surgical repair
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