Injury I
Excessive stretching of a ligament
What is a sprain?
Reduce or eliminate motion of (the body or a part) by mechanical means or by strict bed rest.
What is immobilization?
Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevate.
What is the acronym RICE?
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Excessive stretching of a muscle or tendon
What is a strain?
Another name for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What is runner's knee?
Manual joint relocation; possible surgery.
What is management for a joint dislocation?
RICE, bracing, splinting, NSAIDs, surgery.
What is management of a meniscus tear?
A tear caused by the stretching and straining of a ligament.
What is a ligament tear or torn ligament?
Displacement of a bone from its usual position in a synovial joint?
What is a joint dislocation?
Rest, splinting, bracing, NSAIDs, possibly surgery as last.
What is management for patellofemoral pain syndrome?
RICE, NSAIDs, orthotic devices, ultrasound, surgery.
What is management for a tendon rupture?
Damage to knee cartilage caused by sports or other trauma.
What is a meniscus tear?
Knee pain caused by overuse of the knee joint.
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Immobilization, RICE, possible surgery if severe.
What is management for a sprain?
RICE, surgery if does not heal or is severe.
What is management for a ligament tear?
injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints.
What is a tendon rupture?
A class of antibiotics that can caused tendon rupture.
What are fluoroquinolones?
Heat/cold, activity limitations, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, possible tendon repair.
What is management for a strain?
The preferred type of surgery for musculoskeletal injuries.
What is arthroscopic?