CNUR 204: Unit 8 - MSK Trauma Exam
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How are soft tissue injuries - Protection, rest, ice, compression, and
managed? elevation
(PRICE)
- NSAIDs
- Warm, moist heat and movement after
24-48hrs
Define sprain - Injury related to sudden twisting of a
ligament
surrounding a joint
- Mostly occurs in ankles, knees, and
wrists
Define 1st degree sprain Mild, involving tears of a few fibres and
mild
swelling.
Define 2nd degree sprain Moderate, partial disruption of involved
tissue with
moderate swelling and tenderness.
Define 3rd degree sprain Severe, complete tearing of the ligament
with
moderate to severe swelling and is
extremely
painful.
, Define strain - Injury caused by excessive stretching,
tearing, or
rupture of a muscle, its facial sheath, a
tendon, or a
combo
- Usually in the lower back, calf, foot, and
hamstrings
Define 1st degree strain Mild or slightly pulled muscle.
Define 2nd degree strain Moderately torn muscle.
Define 3rd degree strain Severely torn or ruptured muscle.
What are the clinical - Pain
manifestations - Edema
of sprains/strains? - Limited ROM/decreased function
- Bruising
- Muscle weakness/spasms
How are sprains/strains - History and physical exam
diagnosed? - Radiographs determined by Ottawa
Rules
What are the complications of - Avulsion fracture
sprains/strains? - Hemarthrosis
- Ongoing joint instability
- Chronic pain
- Degenerative arthritis
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
How are soft tissue injuries - Protection, rest, ice, compression, and
managed? elevation
(PRICE)
- NSAIDs
- Warm, moist heat and movement after
24-48hrs
Define sprain - Injury related to sudden twisting of a
ligament
surrounding a joint
- Mostly occurs in ankles, knees, and
wrists
Define 1st degree sprain Mild, involving tears of a few fibres and
mild
swelling.
Define 2nd degree sprain Moderate, partial disruption of involved
tissue with
moderate swelling and tenderness.
Define 3rd degree sprain Severe, complete tearing of the ligament
with
moderate to severe swelling and is
extremely
painful.
, Define strain - Injury caused by excessive stretching,
tearing, or
rupture of a muscle, its facial sheath, a
tendon, or a
combo
- Usually in the lower back, calf, foot, and
hamstrings
Define 1st degree strain Mild or slightly pulled muscle.
Define 2nd degree strain Moderately torn muscle.
Define 3rd degree strain Severely torn or ruptured muscle.
What are the clinical - Pain
manifestations - Edema
of sprains/strains? - Limited ROM/decreased function
- Bruising
- Muscle weakness/spasms
How are sprains/strains - History and physical exam
diagnosed? - Radiographs determined by Ottawa
Rules
What are the complications of - Avulsion fracture
sprains/strains? - Hemarthrosis
- Ongoing joint instability
- Chronic pain
- Degenerative arthritis
