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In the PEACE acronym for acute soft tissue management, what does 'E' stand for?
In the PEACE acronym for acute soft tissue management, what does 'E' stand for?
During which phase of healing is Type III collagen formation most prominent?
During which phase of healing is Type III collagen formation most prominent?
Which clinical sign is most indicative of the proliferative phase of tissue healing?
Which clinical sign is most indicative of the proliferative phase of tissue healing?
What type of tissue stress is recommended during the management of the proliferative phase?
What type of tissue stress is recommended during the management of the proliferative phase?
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In the LOVE acronym for subacute soft tissue management, what does 'V' stand for?
In the LOVE acronym for subacute soft tissue management, what does 'V' stand for?
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During the remodeling phase, Type III collagen is primarily remodeled into which type of collagen?
During the remodeling phase, Type III collagen is primarily remodeled into which type of collagen?
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Which type of movements are progressively incorporated during the remodeling phase of tissue healing?
Which type of movements are progressively incorporated during the remodeling phase of tissue healing?
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Which lifestyle factor can negatively impact tissue healing?
Which lifestyle factor can negatively impact tissue healing?
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Which soft tissue lesion specifically involves the joint capsule or ligament?
Which soft tissue lesion specifically involves the joint capsule or ligament?
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What is the correct order of the phases of soft tissue repair following an injury?
What is the correct order of the phases of soft tissue repair following an injury?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of the inflammatory phase of soft tissue healing?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the inflammatory phase of soft tissue healing?
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In soft tissue repair, the proliferative phase is primarily characterized by which process?
In soft tissue repair, the proliferative phase is primarily characterized by which process?
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What is the primary focus of the remodeling phase in soft tissue healing?
What is the primary focus of the remodeling phase in soft tissue healing?
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A Grade 1 sprain or strain is best described by which set of characteristics?
A Grade 1 sprain or strain is best described by which set of characteristics?
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Which of the following best describes a Grade 2 sprain or strain injury?
Which of the following best describes a Grade 2 sprain or strain injury?
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Severe pain, significant bruising, and loss of range of motion are most indicative of which grade of sprain or strain?
Severe pain, significant bruising, and loss of range of motion are most indicative of which grade of sprain or strain?
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Study Notes
Soft Tissue Healing
- Soft tissue healing involves distinct phases: inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling.
- Various soft tissue lesions include strains (musculotendinous unit), sprains (joint capsule, ligament), dislocations (complete displacement), subluxations (partial displacement), tendinopathies (tendon pathology affected by mechanical load), synovitis (synovial membrane inflammation), hemarthrosis (bleeding into a joint), bursitis (inflammation of bursa), and contusions (bruising from trauma).
- Sprain/strains are graded (1-3) based on tissue damage: Grade 1 involves stretching or microscopic tears, minimal swelling, and mostly normal range of motion (ROM). Grade 2 involves partial tear, moderate swelling, bruising, and significant loss of ROM with pain. Grade 3 involves complete tear, severe pain, swelling, bruising, and loss of ROM.
- Healing times vary by tissue type and grade of injury, as shown in a table.
- The acronym PEACE is a guideline for managing soft tissue injuries during the inflammatory phase. It stands for Protection, Elevation, Avoid anti-inflammatories, Compression, and Education.
- The acronym LOVE is a guideline for managing soft tissue injuries during the proliferative phase. It stands for Load, Optimism, Vascularization, and Exercise.
- The inflammatory phase involves assessing the damage, clearing out damaged tissue, lasting 4-6 days to 2 weeks, and managing inflammation.
- The proliferative phase involves growth of capillary beds, collagen formation, and strengthening. Swelling decreases; movement, pain before tissue resistance, are seen in this phase.
- The remodeling phase involves collagen maturation/contracture, and aligns with stress, with no inflammation and pain at end-range tissue resistance.
- Lifestyle factors, comorbidities, and age affect healing time.
Case Studies
- Case 1: A 16-year-old with a Grade 1 ATFL sprain (36 hours ago) exhibits slight swelling, pain (4/10 worst in 24 hours), pain at end-range dorsiflexion and inversion, and normal ambulation but pain with running/jumping. The patient wants to be ready for tomorrow's state championship.
- Case 2: A 40-year-old with a Grade 2 hamstring strain (2 months ago) has no swelling. Pain is reported with stairs and running(2/10), and slight pain at end-range stretches (2/10). The patient wants to be ready for softball season in a couple of months.
- Case 3: A 23-year-old with a back strain (2 weeks ago) is slowly regaining range of motion, but still experiences pain (4/10) at end-range flexion and rotation; and (4/10) while sitting for longer than 30 minutes. The patient wants to be able to run and be ready to take a flight to Germany within next month.
Application
- Application involves various steps: Identifying the healing phase, predicting when the patient moves to the next phase, educating the patient about their phase of healing, and providing the patient with appropriate interventions.
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This quiz covers the phases of soft tissue healing, including inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling stages. Explore various soft tissue lesions such as strains, sprains, dislocations, and more, along with their grading and healing times. Understand the PEACE acronym for effective soft tissue injury management.
