Grade 2 hamstring strain may present with which of the following as a sign?

Grade 2 hamstring strain may present with which of the following as a sign?

• A. Limited ability to walk 24-48 hours after injury
• B. Local cramping only
• C. Moderate swelling without pain
• D. No swelling

Answer: (A)

Grade 2 hamstring strain involves a partial tearing of the muscle fibers that causes enough pain and weakness to limit function. After 24–48 hours, the inflammatory response leads to swelling and tenderness, and bearing weight or walking becomes difficult due to pain and reduced hamstring control. That combination—pain with movement and impaired weight-bearing—explains why limited ability to walk within 24–48 hours is a characteristic sign. Local cramping alone suggests a milder issue or muscle spasm, and swelling without pain or no swelling are not typical for a grade 2 injury, which usually presents with both swelling and pain.

Grade 2 hamstring strain involves a partial tearing of the muscle fibers that causes enough pain and weakness to limit function. After 24–48 hours, the inflammatory response leads to swelling and tenderness, and bearing weight or walking becomes difficult due to pain and reduced hamstring control. That combination—pain with movement and impaired weight-bearing—explains why limited ability to walk within 24–48 hours is a characteristic sign. Local cramping alone suggests a milder issue or muscle spasm, and swelling without pain or no swelling are not typical for a grade 2 injury, which usually presents with both swelling and pain.