Esguinces y torceduras

Common sprain symptoms* include the following:

• Moretones
• Dolor
• Reduced range of motion
• Inflamación
• Trouble putting weight on the joint

Common strain symptoms include the following:

• Moretones
• Dolor
• Reduced range of motion
• Spasms
• Inflamación

A MinuteClinic provider can assess the injury, which includes asking about medical history and performing a physical examination. They will discuss treatment options, which may include over-the-counter medication and guidance on activity level. They may refer someone to a specialist, if needed. They can also provide information about how to avoid sprains and strains in the future.

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Las lesiones por esguince ocurren cuando un ligamento se desgarra o se estira. Los ligamentos mantienen unidos los huesos en una articulación y pueden lesionarse durante una caída o por un impacto. Common causes of sprains include the following:

• Caídas
• Rolling an ankle
• Sports injuries
• Movimientos giratorios o pivotantes

Strains happen when a muscle or tendon gets stretched or torn. Some happen suddenly, like during sporting events. Others can happen slowly over time through repetitive stress or overuse. Certain people are at an elevated risk for repetitive strain injuries:

• Athletes
• Musicians
• People who sit at a desk for long periods of time
• People with physically demanding jobs
• Cualquier persona que realice la misma tarea durante largos períodos

A sports injury is a type of injury that typically happens while exercising or playing a sport. From athletes to casual walkers, sports injuries can keep people from doing their favorite activities. Fortunately, these injuries are treatable and often preventable:

• Tendinitis de Aquiles
• Esguince de tobillo
• Tirón inguinal (distensión)
• Lesiones de rodilla
• Fascitis plantar (dolor en el talón)
• Torcedura de tobillo
• Dolor de espinillas
• Esguince de dedo o pulgar
• Codo de tenista (epicondilitis)

A common way to treat sprains and strains is the RICE method:

• Rest: Reduce daily activities and stop regular exercise for a few days.
• Ice: Ice the affected area for 20 minutes at a time, several times every day.
• Compression: Wrap the area to reduce swelling.
• Elevation: Raise the affected area so that it's above the heart. Esto reduce la inflamación.

A MinuteClinic provider can assess the injury, which includes asking about medical history and performing a physical examination. They will discuss treatment options, which may include over-the-counter medication and guidance on activity level. They may refer someone to a specialist, if needed. They can also provide information about how to avoid sprains and strains in the future.