Common Injury Terminology

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What is a strain?

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A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon caused by overstretching or tearing.

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What is a fracture?

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A fracture is a break or crack in a bone.

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What is a comminuted fracture?

Back

A comminuted fracture is when the bone breaks into three or more distinct pieces.

Front

What are the signs of a third-degree sprain?

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Complete tear of ligaments, pain, swelling, hemorrhage, and significant loss of stability.

Front

What is an oblique fracture?

Back

An oblique fracture is a break that occurs at an angle or diagonally across the bone.

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What is a ligament?

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A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at a joint.

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What is a tendon?

Back

A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.

Front

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

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A sprain involves ligaments, while a strain involves muscles or tendons.

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What is a first-degree sprain?

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A first-degree sprain is a mild injury where ligaments are stretched but not torn.

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What is a second-degree sprain?

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A second-degree sprain is a moderate injury where ligaments are partially torn.