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  2. Sprain - Wikipedia

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    Although most sprains can be managed without surgery, severe injuries may require tendon grafting or ligament repair based on the individual's circumstances. [22] The amount of rehabilitation and time needed for recovery will depend on the severity of the sprain. [23] A foot sprain is an injury to the ligaments that connect bones within the foot.

  3. Soft tissue injury - Wikipedia

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    The RICE method is an effective procedure used in the initial treatment of a soft tissue injury. [6] Rest It is suggested that the patient take a break from the activity that caused the injury in order to give the injury time to heal. Ice The injury should be iced on and off in 20 minute intervals, avoiding direct contact of the ice with the skin.

  4. Wound healing - Wikipedia

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    Timing is important to wound healing. Critically, the timing of wound re-epithelialization can decide the outcome of the healing. [11] If the epithelization of tissue over a denuded area is slow, a scar will form over many weeks, or months; [12] [13] If the epithelization of a wounded area is fast, the healing will result in regeneration.

  5. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder - Wikipedia

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    The condition can also occur after injury or surgery to the shoulder. [2] Risk factors include diabetes and thyroid disease. [1] [4] [5] The underlying mechanism involves inflammation and scarring. [2] [6] The diagnosis is generally based on a person's symptoms and a physical exam. [1] The diagnosis may be supported by an MRI. [1]

  6. Shoulder problem - Wikipedia

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    Medical history (the patient tells the doctor about an injury). For shoulder problems the medical history includes the patient's age, dominant hand, if injury affects normal work/activities as well as details on the actual shoulder problem including acute versus chronic and the presence of shoulder catching, instability, locking, pain, paresthesias (burning sensation), stiffness, swelling, and ...

  7. Sprained ankle - Wikipedia

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    However, some still have problems with pain and instability after one year (5–30%). Re-injury is also very common. [36] The risk of recurrence can reach one-third of cases. [37] There are currently no published evidence-based criteria to inform RTS (return to sport) decisions for patients with a lateral ankle sprain injury. Return to sport ...

  8. Unhappy triad - Wikipedia

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    Treatment of the unhappy triad usually requires surgery. An ACL surgery is common and the meniscus can be treated during the surgery as well. The MCL is rehabilitated through time and immobilization. Physical therapy after the surgery and the use of a knee brace help speed up the healing process. A typical surgery for a blown knee includes:

  9. Strain (injury) - Wikipedia

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    A new treatment for acute strains is the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections which have been shown to accelerate recovery from non-surgical muscular injuries. [ 12 ] It is recommended that the person injured should consult a medical provider if the injury is accompanied by severe pain, if the limb cannot be used, or if there is ...