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Overview of Sprains and Other Soft Tissue Injuries
Introduction
Sprains are tears in ligaments; strains are tears in muscles. Tears (ruptures) may also occur in tendons. In addition to sprains, strains, and tendon injuries, musculoskeletal injuries include Overview of Fractures None Overview of Dislocations and subluxations Musculoskeletal injuries are common and vary greatly in mechanism, severity, and treatment. The extremities, spine, and pelvis can all be affected. Musculoskeletal injuries may occur in isolation or as part of multisystem trauma (see Approach to the Trauma Patient ). Most musculoskeletal injuries result from blunt trauma, but penetrating trauma can also damage musculoskeletal structures. (See also Approach to Sports Injuries .) 