In this exercise, discuss the types of sprains and how they are differentiated from one another
a. What are the types of sprains?
b. What is it called when the spinal cord is involved, especially the cervical portion?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. First degree, which is the stretching of the ligaments
First degree shows symptoms of edema, pain with movement, and joint tenderness.
Second degree, which involves partial tearing of the ligaments with symptoms of pain with motion, edema, loss of function, and joint instability
Third degree, which involves torn ligaments or torn completely with severe pain, abnormal joint movement, and edema
Third degree may have detachment of the bone with fragments and hematoma formation.
b. Whiplash is an injury of the cervical spine.
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