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Treatment Injury General Strains Sprains Includes Immobilize Splint

Front What is the general treatment of strains and sprains?
Back Treatment of this injury includes the following:
1) Immobilize or splint the injured area
2) Ice or cold pack over the injury
3) Compression with an elastic bandage
4) Elevation
5) Reduced weight bearing
6) Pain management

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