Problem
Sprains of joints
Other Names:
Strains of jointsStrains of muscles
Nature:
Sprains and strains include laceration, rupture or tear of muscles, ligaments (which connect bones) or cartilage (which lines many joints). Most joints can suffer strain, including: the shoulder (scapula), the elbow (radius and ulna), the wrist (carpometacarpal joint), fingers, hip, knee, ankle, foot, neck, back, lumbosacral joint, jaw, pelvis, sternum and ribs.A sprain is specifically a stretching or tearing of the elastic ligaments that connect bones. Studies show up to 40 percent of sprained ankles lead to recurring sprains, unstable joints, arthritis-like pain or other complications.
Incidence:
US orthopaedists estimate that 27,000 Americans a day sprain an ankle. It is the top orthopaedic complaint and most common sports injury. Broader Problems:
Traumatic injuriesDisorders of joints and ligaments Related Problems:
Dislocation of the bones Aggravates:
Muscle tensionPost-traumatic arthritis Subject(s):
Medicine → Locomotive, integumentary systemMedicine → Muscular system
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
01.03.2001 – 00:00 CET