Tratamiento para distensión de la rodilla
La distensión de la rodilla recibe también el nombre de músculo estirado, lo cual se produce cuando se daña un músculo por actividad física excesiva. El tratamiento adecuado para un músculo estirado incluye compresas frías, descanso y elevación del músculo dañado por encima del nivel del corazón.
Revision
Last reviewed 5/1/2011 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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