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Sprains and Strains (Sprain)

A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries without dislocation or fracture. A sprain is a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature.
Also Known As:
Sprain; Sprains; Strains; Strain; Strains and Sprains
Networked: 444 relevant articles (31 outcomes, 56 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
3. Ankle Injuries (Ankle Injury)
4. Contusions
5. Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

Experts

1. Derry, Sheena: 5 articles (12/2017 - 05/2004)
2. Wiffen, Philip J: 4 articles (01/2020 - 11/2014)
3. Moore, R Andrew: 4 articles (12/2017 - 05/2004)
4. Loder, Randall T: 3 articles (04/2021 - 01/2020)
5. Chan, Kai-Ming: 3 articles (04/2013 - 10/2008)
6. Frangione, Valeria: 2 articles (01/2022 - 09/2013)
7. Jones, Clarence: 2 articles (01/2022 - 01/2019)
8. Dalziel, Stuart R: 2 articles (12/2020 - 07/2015)
9. Jones, Peter: 2 articles (12/2020 - 07/2015)
10. Lamdin, Rain: 2 articles (12/2020 - 07/2015)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Sprains and Strains:
1. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)IBA
2. diclofenac hydroxyethylpyrrolidine (DIEP)FDA Link
3. Diclofenac (SR 38)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Diflunisal (Dolobid)FDA Link
5. Oxygen (Dioxygen)IBA
6. EnzymesIBA
7. Sulindac (Copal)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon)FDA LinkGeneric
9. fluproquazone (4- (p- fluorophenyl)- 1- isopropyl- 7- methyl- quinazolin- 2(1H)- one)IBA
10. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Braces
2. Therapeutics
3. Orthotic Devices (Orthosis)
4. Traditional Medicine (Folk Remedies)
5. Surgical Casts (Plaster Cast)