## Overview Strain or tearing of the transversus abdominis, the deepest abdominal muscle, occurs from sudden exertion, rolling, or trauma. Because it is deep, injuries can be hard to detect. Signs include focal pain on deep flank palpation, guarding during lateral flexion, ventral edema, and ultrasound evidence of fiber disruption or hematoma. ## Causes Sudden exertion or trauma. ## Diagnosis Deep palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories. Large hematomas may need drainage. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for most strains. ## Prevention None specific.
focal pain on deep palpation of the flank; guarding during lateral flexion; ventral edema; ultrasound fiber disruption or hematoma
## Overview Strain or tearing of the transversus abdominis, the deepest abdominal muscle, occurs from sudden exertion, rolling, or trauma. Because it is deep, injuries can be hard to detect. Signs include focal pain on deep flank palpation, guarding during lateral flexion, ventral edema, and ultrasound evidence of fiber disruption or hematoma. ## Causes Sudden exertion or trauma. ## Diagnosis Deep palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories. Large hematomas may need drainage. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good for most strains. ## Prevention None specific.
focal pain on deep palpation of the flank; guarding during lateral flexion; ventral edema; ultrasound fiber disruption or hematoma