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soft tissue injuries and fractures
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Strains and sprains are often the result of... Abnormal stretching or twisting forces during vigorous activities (common w/ sports)
Bones __________, joints and ligaments __________ Articulate; Stabilize
Classic sign: Diff...
Strains and sprains are often the result of... Abnormal stretching or twisting forces during vigorous activities (common w/ sports)
Bones __________, joints and ligaments __________ Articulate; Stabilize
Classic sign: Differentiating a sprain/strain Fractures will most likely involve some sort of deformity. Immobilize this deformity as
from a fracture you found it
Manifestations of sprains and strains are Pain, edema, decreased function, and bruising
similar. They include...
Sprain = Injury to _____________ Ligaments
What do ligaments connect? Bones to bones / bones to cartilage
Sprains are most commonly caused by... Overstretching (wrenching or twisting motion)
Tears only in a few fibers. Mild tenderness and minimal swelling. Self-limiting. Full
Describe a first-degree (mild) sprain:
function generally returns in 3-6 weeks.
Describe a second-degree (moderate) Potential disruption of the involve tissue with more swelling and tenderness
sprain:
Describe a third-degree (severe) sprain: Complete tear of ligament with moderate-severe swelling
Sprains most often occur in which areas? Ankle, wrist, and knee joints
A strain is characterized as an injury to.... A muscle or tendon
Tendons connect... Muscles to bones
Overstretching. Some fibers can break and tear. In severe cases, the tendon can
Strains are most commonly caused by...
rupture.
Strains most often occur in what areas of the Larger muscle groups
body?
Describe a first degree (mild) strain: Mild or slightly pulled muscle. Self-limiting. Full function generally returns in 3-6 weeks.
Describe a second degree strain: the muscle is moderately torn
Describe a third degree strain: The muscle is severely torn or ruptured
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What acronym do we use to describe the RICE
treatment plan of first and second degree
sprains and strains?
What does the R stand for in RICE? Rest for 72 hours
What does the I stand for in RICE? Ice 30 minutes 3-5x a day for 24-72 hours
Cold temperatures cause vasoconstriction in the soft tissue and reduce the transmission
What is the purpose of using ice and cold
and perception of nerve pain impulses. These changes in the body also decrease
therapy?
spasms, inflammation, and edema.
Cold therapy is most useful when applied immediately after an injury has occurred.
When is cold therapy most useful?
Apply ice no more than 20-30 minutes at a time and do NOT apply directly to skin
T or F: Ice therapy decreases bleeding and T
fluid accumulation
What does the C stand for in RICE Compression. It prevents edema and encourages fluid return.
How do we wrap a compression bandage? Starting distally and progresses proximally
What do we check for when using Circulation, movement, and sensation
compression therapy?
What might be an indicator that the Numbness or tingling below the area of compression or more pain/swelling that occurs
compression bandage is too tight? beyond the edge of the bang
Describe the duration in which a Leave the bandage in place for 30 min, then remove for 15
compression wrap should be left on:
T or F: An elastic wrap may provide extra T
support during training, athletics, and
activities
Elevate the injured part above heart level to help mobilize excess fluid from the area
What does the E stand for in RICE?
and minimize dependent swelling
Patients with first and second degree sprains 4-6; exercise; NSAIDs
and strains should wear functional supports
(braces) for ______ weeks, participate in _______
therapy, and take _____ medication
The patient is encouraged to use the limb if the joint is supported. Joint movement
Describe the benefit of functional supports maintains nutrition to cartilage. Movement helps to prevent contracture (stiffening_ of
and braces tendons and ligaments. By using and moving muscles, we can improve circulation and
resolve bruising/swelling
What does exercise therapy prevent? Re-injury
Describe what the treatment of a third- Surgical repair or tendon graft
degree strain might entail:
Describe what the treatment of a third- Arthroscopic surgical repair, musculoskeletal allografts
degree sprain might entail:
What can the patient with a third-degree Immobilization for 4-6 weeks and PT
sprain/strain expect post-op?
What is a fracture? A break in the continuity of a bone
Describe top contributors to fractures: Trauma (leading cause), fragility, Cushing's syndrome, osteoporosis, Paget's disease
Why are Cushing's syndrome patients at Bones are porous (less dense) due to long-time steroid use
increased risk for fracture?
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