## Overview External oblique strain is injury to the external abdominal oblique muscle, typically from kicks or falls. It causes flank pain, swelling, and reluctance to bend. Severe tears may produce ventral edema or progress to hernia. ## Causes Direct trauma. ## Diagnosis Clinical palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Conservative management with rest and anti-inflammatories. Surgery for hernias. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for uncomplicated strains. ## Prevention Safe group housing and fencing.
localized flank swelling; pain on palpation; reluctance to bend; possible ventral edema
## Overview External oblique strain is injury to the external abdominal oblique muscle, typically from kicks or falls. It causes flank pain, swelling, and reluctance to bend. Severe tears may produce ventral edema or progress to hernia. ## Causes Direct trauma. ## Diagnosis Clinical palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Conservative management with rest and anti-inflammatories. Surgery for hernias. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for uncomplicated strains. ## Prevention Safe group housing and fencing.
localized flank swelling; pain on palpation; reluctance to bend; possible ventral edema