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Sprains and Strains

Medical Definition: A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries without dislocation or fracture. A sprain is a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature.
Guide Notes: IM; coord sprain with specific joint /inj (IM) or ligament /inj (IM) & strain with specific muscle /inj (IM); CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS is available; "strain fracture": index under FRACTURES (IM) + CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS (IM); DF: SPRAINS
Also Called: Sprains,Strains
Sprains and Strains Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Cumulative Trauma Disorders - Harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.

Sprains and Strains Medical Definitions and Terms

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