Sprains and strains Flashcards
1
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What is a sprain?
A
Stretch and/or tear of a ligament
2
Q
What is a strain?
A
Twist, pull and/or tear of a muscle and/or tendon
3
Q
How are sprains and strains classified?
A
Based on a grading system from I-III I = the least severe
4
Q
What is a grade I sprain?
A
Ligament is overstretched with only micro-tears possible. Fully recovery 1-2 days
5
Q
What is the difference between a grade I strain and a grade I sprain?
A
The sift tissue it affects: sprain will affect the ligament and strain will affect the muscle and/or tendon The classification is the same (only micro-tears possible etc)
6
Q
What is a grade II strain?
A
- Partial tear of muscle and/or tendon
- Immediate onset of all inflammatory signs
- May disturb joint stability
- Function will be limited
- Full recoveery takes months
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7
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What is a grade III sprain?
A
- Complete rupture of ligament
- very high joint instability
- Immediate actute pain
- Often can hear a pop, crack, click
- All cardinal signs of inflmmation
- Requires immobalisation and/or surgery
8
Q
What is the difference in a Grade III sprain and strain?
A
- Sprain: Very high joint instability
- Strain: inability to contract muscle and separation may be evident
9
Q
What is a grade II strain?
A
- Partial tear of ligament
- Immediate onset of all inflmmatory signs
- Might disturb joint stability
- Function will be limited
- recovery may take many months
10
Q
What does PRICE stand for?
A
- Protection
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
