| Front | What are the signs and symptoms of a sprain? |
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| Back | The signs and symptoms of this are: Point tenderness can be elicited over the injured ligaments Swelling and ecchymosis appear at the point of injury to the ligament as a result of torn blood vessels Pain prevents the patient from moving or using the limb normally Instability of the joint us indicated by increased motion, especially at the knee; however, this may be masked by severe swelling and guarding |
Tags: 29, injuries, orthopaedic
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