(2,5,6) Assessing ankle sprains Ankle sprains can be classified as mild (grade 1), moderate (grade 2), or severe (grade 3), based on the history, physical examination findings, and underlying pathologic changes to the anatomy. Table 1 (page 68...
Grade 2 Sprain Statistically, grade 2 sprains are the most common. Injury is not classified as severe, but can, if not treated promptly, cause serious problems. Range of motion and stability are moderately reduced. After examination, most physicians will prescribe splinting for a few weeks to i...
It could be a result of sudden injuries like muscle strains, sprains, or trauma from a car accident. Acute pain tends to improve with rest, over-the-counter medications, and physical therapy. (6) Chronic Lower Back Pain: Pain that persists for more than 12 weeks is classified as chronic....
In the case of a quadriceps injury, there is a strain (which is a small tear of the muscle). Like sprains, strains are also categorized as Grade I, II, or III. A minor strain is classified as aGrade Itear, whereas a complete rupture, or tear, is classified as aGrade IIItear.Grade ...
The possible causes of fractures are The main type of fracture occurs at the distal end of the bone and is classified as an ankle fracture. Trauma to the fibula can be caused by a single episode of significant twisting force or repetitive high-impact exercise forces. Repetitive high-impact ...
Diclofenac sodium delayed-release tablets are used to treat conditions such as acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, shoulder periarthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, low back pain, sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries, acute gout, dysmenorrhea...
Trip-and-fall accidents are a common form of personal injury, often resulting in serious consequences such as broken bones, sprains, head injuries, and back pain. These accidents typically occur when a person encounters a hazardous condition, such as: ...
Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocations are one of the most common injuries of the shoulder girdle [1], usually classified according to the radiologic six-grade classification by Rockwood (RW) [2]. Sprains and minor dislocations (RW types I–II) are usually treated non-operatively, whereas hi...