We all get injured at some time the other. We tend to think that if there are no broken bones then an injury is not serious. However, some injuries may not lead to a broken bone but can still be severe and require medical attention. Some soft tissue injuries can be very severe like with a complete tear of a muscle, tendon or ligament. Managing these types of injuries is not simply of taking some OTC medication and resting. Sometimes surgery may be required to correct the underlying problem. What is soft tissue injury? The term soft tissue injury may seem to be self-explanatory but many people are confused by what it means. Soft tissue injuries refers to trauma to the muscle, tendons and ligaments which usually presents with pain and swelling. There are different types of soft tissue injuries like strains, sprains, contusions, tendonitis and bursitis. The injuries may occur to varying degrees. Soft tissue injuries must be differentiated from trauma to hard structures like bones and joints, where there may be injuries such as a fracture or dislocation respectively. Types of Soft Tissue Injuries Sprains Thick bands of connective tissue known as ligaments provide support to different parts [...]
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