Sprains

Question 1

Injury, complete, or incomplete tear of the ligaments and tendons

Answer 1

Sprains

Question 2

Types of Sprains

Answer 2

First Degree Sprain (Mild)
Second Degree Sprain (Moderate)
Third Degree Sprain (Severe)

Question 3

Types of Sprains

Results from tears in some fibers of the ligaments and mild, localized hematoma formation

Answer 3

First Degree Sprain (Mild)

Question 4

Types of Sprains

Manifestations include

Mild pain
Edema
Local tenderness

Answer 4

First Degree Sprain (Mild)

Question 5

Types of Sprains

Involves partial tearing of the ligaments

Answer 5

Second Degree Sprain (Moderate)

Question 6

Types of Sprains

Manifestations include:

Edema
Tenderness
Pain with joint instability
Partial loss of normal joint function

Answer 6

Second Degree Sprain (Moderate)

Question 7

Types of Sprains

Occurs when a ligament is completely torn or ruptured

Answer 7

Third Degree Sprain (Severe)

Question 8

Types of Sprains

May also cause an avulsion of the bone

Symptoms include:

Severe pain
Increased edema
Abnormal joint motion

Answer 8

Third Degree Sprain (Severe)

Question 9

Caused by some type of blunt trauma to soft tissues

Rupture of small blood vessels
Hemorrhage at the site
Hematoma
Pain, swelling, and discoloration

Answer 9

Contusion

Question 10

Sprains: Diagnostic Tests

Answer 10

X-ray
CT Scan
MRI