Sprain

Sprains and Strains Overview
People are able to move because muscles contract and make the joints that they cross, move. Muscles attach on each side of the joint to bone by thick bands of fibrous tissue called tendons.
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Sprain
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stretching or wrenching of the ligaments and tendons of a joint, often with rupture of the tissues but without dislocation.
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Sprains occur most often in your ankles, knees or the arches of your feet. Sprained ligaments swell rapidly and are painful. Generally the greater the pain, the more severe the injury.
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Sprains
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A sprain is an injury to the ligaments around a joint. Ligaments are strong, flexible fibers that hold bones together. When a ligament is stretched too far or tears, the joint will become painful and swell.
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Sprains and strains
Definition
Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.
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Sprain, metatarsophalangeal joint: See: Metatarsophalangeal joint sprain.
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Sprains or strains are uncommon in younger children because their growth plates (areas of bone growth located in the ends of long bones) are weaker than the muscles or tendons. Instead, children are prone to fractures.
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Sprains are caused when a joint is forced to move into an unnatural position. For example, "twisting" one's ankle causes a sprain to the ligaments around the ankle.
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Sprains & Strains
Most ankle sprains and strains are inversion injuries in which the foot twists inward, damaging the lateral ligaments on the outside of the foot.
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A sprain usually occurs when there is an accident. For example, a ball may hit the tip of your finger or you may fall forcefully onto your finger.
What are the symptoms?
You have pain, swelling, and tenderness in your finger.
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Ankle sprains can be classified by the extent of damage to the ligament. First-degree sprains are the most common and the mildest. In first-degree sprains, ligaments are overly stretched but not torn, and pain and swelling are minimal.
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An ankle sprain is a stretch or tear in one or more of the ankle ligaments. Ankle ligaments are slightly elastic bands of tissue that keep the ankle bones in place.
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READER'S ANKLE SPRAIN DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER HOME TREATMENT
Question: I stepped off a curb and twisted my ankle recently. After limping around for a week, I went to the doctor.
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Sprains are a painful stretching of ligaments of the joints, caused by lifting, sudden stops or turns, injuries, or falls.
Strains are more severe; They involve torn ligaments and torn joint capsule, with bleeding and swelling.
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Sprained ankle
Definition: Ankle pain involves any discomfort in one or both ankles. Alternative Names:
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A sprained ankle is a common sports injury. This article outlines the recommended treatment, recovery, and the signs of a more serious injury.
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Ankle sprains
A 45-year-old female visited my office with a severely sprained left ankle after falling off a horse.
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Grade I sprain
The fibers of the ligament are stretched, but there is no tear.
There is a little tenderness and swelling.
The knee does not feel unstable or give out during activity.
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Factsheet: Sprained ankle
This factsheet covers the signs, symptoms, investigations and treatments for a sprained ankle.
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It is traditionally used externally in the treatment of sprains and strains.ومن ا"عادة خارجيا في معا"جة ا"ا"تواءات واجهاد. It is seldom used internally, because of its irritant effect on the stomach.
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Minor sprains and strains can usually be treated with a little RICE--rest, ice, compression, and elevation. If a joint doesn't heal on its own, though, it's a good idea to consult a physician.
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The most common cause of a painful limb is damage to the muscles, ligaments and soft tissues caused by a sprain or tear after moving or falling awkwardly. Muscle cramps are also common, especially after exercise or at night.
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Multi Podus (boot) system Bracing device for the treatment of foot and ankle abnormalities including contractures, foot drop, pressure sores, spasticity, inversion and eversion, rotation, tendinitis, sprains, and stress fractures; ...
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LATERAL MENISCUS - A flat disc-shaped ligament which stabilizes and supports the outer aspect of the knee joint. Not as commonly injured as the medical meniscus ligament in knee sprains.
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