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SPRAINS & STRAINS
A mild wrist sprain is a slight stretching or tearing of a ligament group (versus a tendon as in a strain) in the wrist or hand. Minor pain and some swelling may occur with a mild sprain with no loss of function. A moderate wrist sprain is a partial tearing of a ligament group in the wrist or hand. With a moderate sprain there is increased amounts of pain, swelling and even bruising may occur with a partial loss of function. A severe wrist sprain is a complete tearing of a ligament group in the wrist or hand as a result of a forceful twist or blow. Pain and swelling are obvious and occur immediately with near complete loss of function. The ligament may be torn with such force that it actually pulls off a chip from the bone to which it was connected. |
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strain is an inflammation of the tendons that connect muscles to
the bones and is typically caused by overuse or repetitive use.
Tenderness, pain and mild swelling usually occur with a strain.
If left untreated the strained tendons can start to pull away from
the muscle with slight tearing progressing to tendinitis. The strained
muscle area should be rested and allowed to heal.
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