Week 10 - Strains & Sprains

Question 1

what is a sprain

Answer 1

• damage to one or more ligaments in a joint

Question 2

what is a sprain often caused by

Answer 2

• trauma

- the joint being taken beyond its functional range of motion

Question 3

what are the classifications of sprains

Answer 3

1. first degree
2. second degree
3. third degree

Question 4

what is a first degree sprain

Answer 4

• when the fibers of the ligament are stretched but intact

Question 5

what is a second degree sprain

Answer 5

• a tear of part of the ligament

Question 6

what is a third degree sprain

Answer 6

• complete rupture of a ligament

- sometimes avulsing a piece of bone

Question 7

where are 5 common locations of sprains

Answer 7

• ankle
• knee
• fingers
• wrist
• toes

Question 8

what is the most common location of a sprain

Answer 8

• the ankle

Question 9

what does an ankle sprain often involve

Answer 9

• the anterior talofibular ligament

Question 10

what is a common cause of an ankle sprain

Answer 10

• inversion injury

Question 11

what ligament does a knee sprain often involve (3)

Answer 11

• the anterior cruciate ligament
• may include the medial co-lateral ligmament
• or the meical miniscus

Question 12

what are 5 signs of sprains

Answer 12

• pain
• swelling
• bruising
• decreased ability to move the limb
• cracking

Question 13

what causes a cracking sound w sprains

Answer 13

• if a ligament ruptures

Question 14

what is a strain

Answer 14

• an acute or chronic soft tissue injury that occurs to a muscle, tendon, or both

Question 15

what are causes of acute strains

Answer 15

• more closely associated w recent mechanical trauma or injury

Question 16

what is the cause of chronic strains

Answer 16

• repititive movement of the muscles & tendons over a long period of time

Question 17

what are the classifications of strains

Answer 17

1. first degree
2. second degree
3. third degree

Question 18

what is a first degree strain (3)

Answer 18

• little tissue tearing
• mild tenderness
• pain w full range of motion

Question 19

what is a second degree strain

Answer 19

• torn muscle or tendon tissue

Question 20

what is a third degree strain

Answer 20

• severe tear

- little or no movement

Question 21

what are 5 signs of a strain

Answer 21

• pain
• contusion
• functional loss of involved structure
• muscle weakness
• localizaed inflammation

Question 22

what is the treament for sprains & strains

Answer 22

"RICE"
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation 

+ protection

Question 23

what is the most common medical treatment for strains & sprains

Answer 23

• NSAIDs