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A sprain refers to the overstretching of ligaments. A strain reders to the overstretching of muscles.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoA strain is an injury to a muscle and/or tendon. A sprain is caused by the indirect or direct trauma.
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What is the between a strain and a sprain?
Strain - muscle/tendons Sprain - ligaments
What statement correctly compares a sprain to a strain?
A sprain affects the bone, while a strain does no
What is the Difference between a muscle strain and a muscle sprain?
NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf. NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf.
What is the difference between and sprain a strain and a fracture?
A strain is an overstretched or "pulled" or torn muscle. a sprain is an overstretched or torn ligament (holds bones together at a joint), and a fracture is a crack, chip, break or crush of a bone.
What is the difference between a muscle strain and tendons?
A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.
How do you prevent a sprain or strain?
by taking care of yourself
Is it possible to sprain a back muscle?
No. A sprain is an injury to a ligament. It is possible, however, to strain a back muscle.
What is the icd 9 code for rhomboid strain?
847.9 (sprain and strain of unspecified site of back)
What is the difference a muscle strain and tendonitis?
A sprain is an injury in which a muscle is overstretched or torn. Tendinitis is an injury that occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or torn. That's the difference between a muscle sprain and tendinitis.
What area of the ankle is vulnerable to sprain and strain injuries?
Achilles
What is worse sprain or strain?
Sprains, strains, and scrapes
The stretching and tearing of muscles and tendons is called?
strain and sprain involves the ligaments
