Sprains and Strains in Children
Sprains and strains are types of injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon.
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Ankle Sprains
The most commonly sprained or strained joint is the ankle. Approximately 1 million ankle injuries occur each year, and 85 percent of them are sprains.
Ankle Sprains
Patients typically describe an episode where they roll their ankle to the inside, which creates tearing of the ligaments on the outside aspect of the ankle. Patients typically have significant pain and swelling, and usually limp.
Knee Injuries
A knee sprain is a stretch, tear or complete rupture of one or more of the knee ligaments.
Pediatric Sports Sprains & Strains
The majority of sports injuries are a result of minor trauma to muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons.
Thumb Sprains
A thumb sprain happens when the thumb is jammed into something like the ground, another player in sports or a ball.
Wrist Sprains
A wrist sprain is an injury to the ligaments that connect the bones of the wrist.
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