Sprains WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Sprains
A sprain is an injury to a ligament (a thick, tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones together). Common sprains occur to the ankle, elbow, wrist, and knee. The symptoms of a sprain are typically pain, swelling, and bruising of the affected joint.
Fast Facts:
- Initial treatment usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines.
- More than 4 of 10 injuries resulting in time absent from work are due to sprains and strains.
- An immobilized sprain usually heals in 2 to 3 weeks.
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Latest Headlines on Sprains
What is Sprains?
- About.com: Sprains and Strains
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Sprains
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS}: What is a Sprain
- National Athletic Trainers Association: Sprains, Strains, and Contusions
What Are The Symptoms of Sprains?
- Mayo Clinic: Symptoms of Sprains
- NAIMS: Symptoms of Sprains
- About.com: Symptoms of a Sprain
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland): Symptoms of Sprains
What Are The Causes and Complications of Sprains?
- Mayo Clinic: Causes of Sprains
- NIAMS: Causes of Sprains
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland): Causes of Sprains
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Sprains?
- Mayo Clinic: Sprain First Aid
- About.com: Treatment of Sprains
- Nemours Foundation: Treatment of Strains and Sprains
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: Care of Casts and Splints
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment of Sprains
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Sprains?
- A Touch of Healing: Massage Therapy for Sprains
- Peng's Acupuncture: Acupuncture Treatment for Sprains
- Herbs 2000: Herbs for Sprains
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Sprains?
- About.com: Information about Sprains and Strains
- WrongDiagnosis: Types of Sprains
- Wikipedia: Joints Commonly Sprained
How Do You Prevent Sprains?
- Mayo Clinic: How to Prevent Sprains
- NIAMS: Prevention of Sprains
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland): Prevention of Sprains
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Sprains
- Medline Plus: Interactive Tutorial About Sprains and Fractures
- YouTube: Videos on Sprains
- Natural Holistic Health Blog: Aromatherapy for Muscle Sprains
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Sprains
- New England Journal of Medicine: Medical Journal Articles on Sprains
- Oxford Journals: Medical Journal Articles on Sprains
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Sprains
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Sprains
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Sprains
Clinical Trials on Sprains
- ClinicalTrails.gov: Clinical Trials on Sprains
- Center Watch: Clinic Trials on Sprains
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Sprain, Sprains, sprains, Sprains and Strains, Strains, Strain
- Last update: Jun. 21, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
