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Understanding Soft Tissue Injuries: Muscle Strains, Lacerations, and Their Treatments

This chapter delves into various soft tissue injuries, focusing on muscle strains like hamstring injuries and bicep tears. It examines the mechanisms of injury and common symptoms experienced, such as pain and swelling. The section also covers lacerations, avulsions, and puncture wounds, explaining their severity and potential complications. Additionally, it discusses hematomas, which are caused by the pooling of blood in tissue spaces. Understanding these injuries is crucial for effective treatment and rehabilitation, aiding in a quicker return to active life.

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Understanding Soft Tissue Injuries: Muscle Strains, Lacerations, and Their Treatments

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  1. Soft Tissues Injuries and Treatment Chapter 16 Pt. 2

  2. Injuries to muscles: Hamstring Strain

  3. Popeye or Torn Bicep?

  4. Injuries to Ligaments

  5. Scrapes and Abrasions

  6. Soft tissue injuries not shown… • Lacerations – cuts in the skin that can be minor or severe. • Avulsions – injury in which layers of skin or torn off completely or only a flap of skin remains • Puncture wounds – caused by a sharp object puncturing the skin. Ie: Nails, tacks, ice picks, knives, teeth, and needles

  7. Hematomas- Pooling of blood and fluid within a tissue space

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