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Soft Tissue InjuryAka: Contusion, Muscle Strain

Precautions: Assess for Fracture (Especially in children)
1. Ligaments and Tendons are stronger than growth plate
2. Bone Fractures less often after growth plate fusion
Definitions
1. Contusion
  1. Blunt injury disrupts soft tissue and muscle fibers
2. Ligament Sprain
  1. Injury to ligament or capsule
3. Tendon Strain (Tendinopathy)
  1. Injury translated at musculotendinous junctions
Management
1. RICE-M
2. Contrast Bath

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