Strain
Last revised by Daniel J Bell ◉ on 3 Sep 2019
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Gaillard F, Bell D, Foster T, et al. Strain. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6097
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At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.
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3 Sep 2019, Daniel J Bell ◉
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- Strains
- Tendon strain
- Muscular strains
- Tendon strains
Strain refers to injury of muscles and tendons and should not be confused with sprain which refers to injury to ligaments and capsules. One way to remember the distinction is that strain (with a T) is for tendons (which attach to muscle).
These terms should not be used interchangeably lest you become the butt of an orthopedic surgeon's derision.
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