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    Sprains and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries
    • Overview of Sprains and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries
      • Causes
      • Symptoms
      • Complications
        • Bleeding
        • Blood vessel damage
        • Nerve damage
        • Joint problems
        • Compartment syndrome
      • Diagnosis
        • Description of the injury
        • Physical examination
        • Tests
      • Treatment
        • Treatment of serious injuries
        • Pain relief
        • PRICE
        • Immobilization
        • Surgery
      • Rehabilitation and Prognosis
    • Achilles Tendon Tears
      • Causes
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
    • Ankle Sprains
      • Symptoms
        • Mild
        • Moderate
        • Severe
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
      • Mild sprains
      • Moderate sprains
      • Severe sprains
      • High ankle sprains
    • Biceps Tendon Tears
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
    • Knee Extensor Injuries
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
    • Knee Sprains and Related Injuries
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Stress testing
      • Imaging tests
      • Treatment
    • Mallet Finger
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
    • Shoulder Sprains
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
    • Thumb Sprains
      • Symptoms
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
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