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19/01/2026

Ankle sprain

Ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the ankle, usually caused when the foot twists, rolls, or turns beyond its normal range—most often inward (inversion).
🔯Common Causes
Sudden twisting while walking or running
Sports injuries
Uneven surfaces
Wearing unstable footwear
🔯Signs & Symptoms
Pain around the ankle
Swelling
Bruising
Difficulty or pain while walking
Tenderness
Sometimes a “pop” feeling at injury
🔯Types (Grades)
Grade I (Mild): Ligament stretched, minimal swelling, mild pain
Grade II (Moderate): Partial tear, noticeable swelling & bruising, painful walking
Grade III (Severe): Complete tear, severe swelling, instability, unable to bear weight
🔯Immediate Management (R.I.C.E.)
R – Rest: Avoid weight bearing
I – Ice: 15–20 minutes every 2–3 hours
C – Compression: Elastic bandage
E – Elevation: Keep ankle above heart level
🔯Medical Treatment
Pain relievers (e.g., paracetamol/NSAIDs if appropriate)
Ankle brace or support
Physiotherapy (strengthening & balance exercises)
Surgery (rare, only in severe cases)

13/01/2026

Sternocleidomastoid is a large, superficial neck muscle that plays a key role in head movement, posture, breathing assistance, and clinical assessment. Because it is easily visible and palpable, it is also one of the most examined neck muscles in practice.



Origin

√The SCM has two heads:
√Sternal head: anterior surface of the manubrium of the sternum
√Clavicular head: medial one third of the clavicle

Insertion

√Mastoid process of the temporal bone
√Lateral half of the superior nuchal line of the occipital bone

Structure

√The two heads merge and run obliquely upward and backward
√Forms a clear surface landmark dividing the neck into anterior and posterior triangles

Supply

√Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) for motor function
√Sensory input from C2–C3 via cervical plexus
√Injury to CN XI leads to weakness in head rotation and difficulty maintaining head posture.

Supply

√Branches of:
√Occipital artery
√Superior thyroid artery



√Unilateral Contraction
√Ipsilateral lateral flexion of the neck
√Contralateral rotation of the head

Example: Right SCM rotates the head to the left and bends it to the right.

√Bilateral Contraction
√Neck flexion
√Assists in head extension when acting from flexed position
√Elevates sternum and clavicle during forced inspiration

Role

√Maintains head posture against gravity
√Assists visual and vestibular orientation
√Acts as an accessory muscle of respiration in COPD, asthma, and labored breathing

and Surface Anatomy

√Ask the patient to rotate the head against resistance
√The SCM becomes prominent and easy to palpate
√Runs from behind the ear to the sternum and clavicle

Significance

1. Postural Dysfunction

√Commonly overactive and tight in forward head posture
√Often associated with upper crossed syndrome

2. Neck Pain and Headache

√Trigger points can refer to pain:
√Head and temple
√Behind the eye
√Ear and jaw

3. Torticollis

√Congenital torticollis: unilateral SCM

12/01/2026

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