Sprain vs strain
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Gaillard F, Weerakkody Y, Batta N, et al. Sprain vs strain. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 15 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-10927
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At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Yuranga Weerakkody had no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose.
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As petty as it sounds, medicine (and especially radiology) is all about precision in the terminology we use. Sprain and strain are often used interchangeably and often (randomly) incorrectly.
References
- 1. Kaplan P. Musculoskeletal MRI. W B Saunders Co. (2001) ISBN:0721690270. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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Cases:
- Calcaneofibular ligament sprain
- Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament injury
- Ankle extensor retinaculum and lateral ligaments injuries - ultrasound
- Hamstring injury
- Rectus abdominis muscle strain
- Calcaneofibular ligament sprain
- Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament injury
- Vastus intermedius muscle partial tear
- Lateral ankle ligament sprain
- Ulnar collateral ligament sprain
- Rectus abdominis muscle strain
- Medial collateral ligament injury - grade I
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