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Key facts
- Medical condition (new).name
- Sprain
- Medical condition (new).synonyms
- Torn ligament, distortion
- Medical condition (new).caption
- A sprained ankle with bruising and swelling
- Medical condition (new).field
- Sports medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, orthopedics, family medicine, emergency medicine
- Medical condition (new).symptoms
- Pain, swelling, bruising, joint instability, limited range of motion of the injured joint
- Medical condition (new).duration
- Mild cases - few days to six weeks Severe cases - few weeks to months
- Medical condition (new).causes
- Trauma, sports injuries, overuse, environmental hazards
- Medical condition (new).risks
- Environmental factors, age, poor training or sports gear
- Medical condition (new).diagnosis
- Physical exam, joint x-ray
- Medical condition (new).differential
- Strain, fracture
- Medical condition (new).prevention
- Frequent stretching and conditioning, bracing at risk joints during exercise
- Medical condition (new).treatment
- Rest, ice, compression, elevation, NSAIDs
- Medical condition (new).medication
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Medical condition (new).prognosis
- Mild injuries resolve well on their own. Severe injuries likely require surgery and physical therapy.
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Sprained foot.jpg
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- health specialty
- emergency medicine
- Commons category
- Sprains
- ICPC 2 ID
- L79
- different from
- joint dislocation
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