Soft Tissue

Question 1

sprain

Answer 1

stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the fibrous band of connective tissue that joins the end of one bone with another

Question 2

strain

Answer 2

injury of a musculotendonis unit

Question 3

grade I strain

Answer 3

Tenderness with active use and minimal strength loss

Question 4

grade II strain

Answer 4

Clear weakness with resisted muscle testing and pain with passive stretching

Question 5

grade III strain

Answer 5

Cause significant functional and strength deficits, and may have ecchymosis and a palpable defect on examination.

Question 6

what rules should you apply when there is a strain/tendon rupture of the ankle/foot

Answer 6

Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules

Question 7

grade I ligament injury

Answer 7

Stretching of the ligament

Mild pain when ligament tested. Good stability & no significant laxity

Question 8

grade II ligament injury

Answer 8

Partial tearing of ligament

Ligament has good end point but may have slight laxity when compared to opposite side

Question 9

grade III ligament injury

Answer 9

Complete tear, No end point and severe laxity

Question 10

a Segond fx is a type of…

Answer 10

avulsion fracture

Question 11

gamekeeper/skiiers thumb is the tear of the…

Answer 11

ulnar collateral ligament