ALLMedicine™ Sprains Center

Dec 6th, 2021 - Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) are often associated with ankle pain and dysfunction. They can occur after ankle trauma, such as sprains or fractures, but they usually present as a continued ankle pain after the initial injury has resolve...

Dec 2nd, 2021 - Sprains of the first metacarpo-phalangeal joint (MCPJ) are a common form of hand injury that mainly affects the ulnar collateral ligament. Although the diagnosis is made on the physical findings, radiographs must be obtained and ultrasonography or...

Dec 1st, 2021 - Acute ankle sprains frequently occur in active children and adolescents but may be the initial clinical presentation of other less common disorders affecting the lower extremities. There are many conditions that may cause one or multiple episodes ...

Dec 1st, 2021 - Marketplaces reflect not only the commerce of an area, but also its culture. In Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture with Kaili as its capital, Guizhou Province, China, traditional medicine is thriving in both rural and urban areas. The...

Nov 27th, 2021 - A topical formulation of diclofenac (FLECTOR diclofenac epolamine topical system (FDETS)) is approved in adults for the treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions; however, its safety and efficacy have not been investiga...

Nov 2nd, 2017 - Knee ligament sprain is one of the most common orthopaedic and sports injuries. Knee stability and movement coordination impairments can be improved by physical therapists during nonoperative and operative management. Implementation recommendation...

Jul 17th, 2013 - To present recommendations for athletic trainers and other allied health care professionals in the conservative management and prevention of ankle sprains in athletes. Because ankle sprains are a common and often disabling injury in athletes, athl...

Nov 24th, 2021 - Runners often experience acute/chronic pain due to pre-existing structural somatic dysfunction and/or acquired various overuse injuries of the lower extremity, specifically affecting the ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones. Common structural and...

Oct 22nd, 2021 - Approximately 40% of acute ankle sprain would develop into chronic ankle instability (CAI). Chronic ankle instability is characterized by pain, repeated sprains and giving way. Recently, the pathomechanical impairment, sensory-perceptual impairmen...

Oct 19th, 2021 - Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries sustained by the general population with the greatest rates in people who are physically active or service members. Approximately 40% of lateral ankle sprain patients develop chronic ankle ...

Aug 27th, 2021 - ABSTRACT: Injury associated with sport and recreation is a leading reason for physical activity cessation, which is linked with significant long-term negative consequences. Lateral ankle sprains are the most common injuries associated with physica...

Aug 11th, 2021 - Lower limb sprains and strains are three-times more prevalent than any other acute injury in the Armed Forces, with lateral ankle sprains being the most common injury sustained during active-duty. Many individuals who experience an ankle sprain wi...

Apr 12th, 2021 - Retail Health Clinics (RHCs) are health care facilities located in high-traffic retail outlets with adjacent pharmacies that are intended to provide convenient and affordable care without sacrificing quality. The clinics add an option that complem.

Dec 21st, 2020 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) implant, intended as an alternative to surgical reconstruction after ACL tears. According to the FDA, the implant is the only current...

Aug 17th, 2020 - Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended as first-line therapy in a new guideline for treating acute, non-low back pain from musculoskeletal injuries in outpatient settings. The clinical guide, released by the American...

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May 16th, 2019 - Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, with as much as 80% of the population experiencing this condition at some point in their lives. Although lumbar muscle strains and sprains are typically the cause of common back pain,...