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Strain Type Injury Deformity Minor Swelling Patients Report

Front What indicates a strain?
Back This type of injury often has no deformity and only minor swelling; some patients report a "snap" when a muscle tears and complain of increased sharp pain with passive movement of the injured extremity.

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