Sprains vs. Strains Flashcards
1
Q
Injury to a musculotendinous unit or its attachment to bone
A
Strain
2
Q
Acute injury involving a ligament
A
Sprain
3
Q
Moderate swelling, pain, and tenderness
Impaired motor function
A
Grade 2 Strain
4
Q
Localized pain, minimal swelling, and tenderness
A
Grade 1 Strain
5
Q
Little to no ligament tear
Some pain and swelling
A
Grade 1 Sprain
6
Q
Severe swelling, pain, and tenderness
Palpable deficit in muscle or tendon
Poor motor function
A
Grade 3 Strain
7
Q
Total tear
Substantial instability
Decreased ROM
Severe pain and swelling
A
Grade 3 Sprain
8
Q
Min-moderate tearing
Instability
Decreased ROM
Moderate pain and swelling
A
Grade 2 Sprain
