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sprains and strains  

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  • Sprains and strains are two similar but distinct musculoskeletal injuries that occur from trauma to the body. They are distinguished based on their unique symptoms, injured structures, and mechanism of injury. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Sprains and Strains]

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