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Sprains: Ligament Injury, Assessment, and Rehabilitation

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Summary

This lesson introduces sprains as injuries to the ligaments that stabilize joints. Understanding what a ligament does, how sprains happen, and which symptoms may occur helps distinguish a sprain from other injuries and recognize when medical assessment may be needed.

A sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments within a joint. Ligaments are tough, relatively inelastic bands of collagen fibers that connect bones to other bones. They provide passive support and help keep a joint stable.

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What is a sprain?
An injury to one or more ligaments at a joint.
What do ligaments do?
They connect bones, support joint stability, and contribute to proprioception.
What is proprioception?
The body's sense of limb position and movement.
How does a strain differ from a sprain?
A strain injures a muscle or tendon; a sprain injures a ligament.
What distinguishes a third-degree sprain?
The ligament is completely torn or ruptured.

Quiz questions

  1. Which description best characterizes a first-degree sprain?Answer: The ligament is stretched and has minor structural damage.
  2. What can an X-ray help identify when a sprain is suspected?Answer: A fracture near the injured joint.
  3. When might MRI be considered during assessment of a suspected sprain?Answer: When healing is prolonged or serious soft-tissue damage is suspected.
  4. What does an inversion sprain of the ankle involve?Answer: The ankle rolls inward.
  5. Which mechanism commonly causes a wrist sprain?Answer: Falling onto an outstretched hand.

Based on the Wikipedia article Sprain, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted into a summary, flashcards and quizzes.

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