Soft tissue injury

Question 1

Symptoms of soft tissue injury

Answer 1

• Pain, exacerbated by using the associated joints, muscles and tendons
• Aching
• Weakness
• Cramping
• Numbness
  Tender to palpation
  Mild swelling in area

Question 2

Investigations to rule out other diagnoses

Answer 2

X rays - fracture
US 0 synovitis, arthritis, rotator cuff tears
Blood tests - inflammatroy markers and Rf

Question 3

RICE mnemonic for management of soft injruies

Answer 3

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Question 4

Management for soft tissue injury

Answer 4

RICE
Analgesia
Physio
Steroid injections