2022年10月11日 · A muscle strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon — the fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. Minor injuries may only overstretch a muscle or tendon, while more severe injuries may involve partial or complete tears in these tissues.

2022年10月27日 · The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together, while a strain involves an injury to a muscle or to the band of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.

A muscle strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon (the tissue that connects a muscle to a bone) and can range from a minor stretch injury to a partial or complete tear of the muscle fibers or tendon.

2022年10月11日 · In more severe injuries, where the muscle or tendon has been completely ruptured, your doctor may be able to see or feel a defect in the area of injury. Ultrasound often can help distinguish among several different types of soft tissue injuries.

2022年12月9日 · A hamstring injury involves straining or pulling one of the hamstring muscles — the group of three muscles that run along the back of the thigh. Hamstring injuries often occur in people who play sports that involves sprinting with sudden stops and starts.

2022年10月27日 · A physical therapist can help you to maximize stability and strength of the injured joint or limb. Your doctor may suggest that you immobilize the area with a brace or splint. For some injuries, such as a torn ligament, surgery may be considered.

2022年12月9日 · Most hamstring injuries that involve partial tearing of the muscles heal over time and with physical therapy. If the muscle has pulled free from the pelvis or shinbone, orthopedic surgeons can reattach it. Severe muscle tears also can be repaired.

2022年12月1日 · An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction, jumping and landing — such as soccer, basketball ...

2024年4月3日 · A sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by stretching the ligament too far or tearing it. A ligament can tear partway or all the way. Ligaments are tough, elastic-like bands that connect bone to bone. They help hold joints in place.

Mayo Clinic is rated a top hospital for biceps/triceps tendon injuries and is home to elbow doctors with expertise in diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries.