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Forearm Strain

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Forearm-Wrist

Forearm Strain

Overuse or sudden load to forearm muscles/tendons causing pain and tightness.

Pain with resisted wrist/finger motions; tenderness along muscle bellies.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Relative rest; stretching; eccentric strengthening; ergonomic review; gradual return.

2–4 weeks

4–6 weeks

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Very low

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Only for rare full‑thickness tears.

1–2 weeks for light ADLs

4–6 weeks to moderate activity

Excellent with conservative care

4–6 weeks

Predictors:

Excellent with conservative care

Re‑injury risk 5–10%

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