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'''Soft tissue injury''' is damage of the [[soft tissue]] of the body.
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These types of injuries are a major source of [[pain]] and [[disability]].
|image = [[Image:Mg zs 180 2003.jpg|250px|2003 MG ZS180 Saloon]]
The four fundamental tissues that are affected are the [[epithelial cell|epithelial]], [[muscle|muscular]], [[nerve|nervous]] and [[connective tissue|connective]] [[tissue (biology)|tissue]]s.
|name = MG ZS
|manufacturer = [[MG Rover]]
|production = 2001-2005
|predecessor = [[MG Maestro]]
|successor = [[MG 5]]
|related = [[Rover 45]]
|class = [[FF layout|FF]] [[midsize car]]
|body_style =
|engine = 1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Rover K-Series engine|K-Series]]'' [[Straight-4]]<br>1.8&nbsp;L ''[[Rover K-Series engine|K-Series]]'' [[Straight-4]]<br>2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Rover KV6 engine|KV6]]'' [[V6]]<br>2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Rover L-Series engine|L-Series]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]
}}


Soft tissue injuries include [[sprain]]s, [[strain (injury)|strains]], [[subluxation]], [[repetitive stress injury]], [[carpal tunnel syndrome]], ''etc''.
[[Image:2002.mg.xs.arp.jpg|thumb|right|250px|2002 MG ZS]]
[[Image:ZS180.2004.XPG.JPG|thumb|right|250px|2004 MG ZS180 Saloon]]


The standard approach to managing soft tissue injuries is to obtain a good [[medical history]] and perform a thorough [[physical examination]].
The '''[[MG (car)|MG]] ZS''' (2001-2005) is a sporting family car. The ZS is essentially a [[badge engineered]] [[Rover 45]] (which was launched in 1999). The 45 in turn is a facelifted version of the [[Rover 400]] which was launched in hatchback form in 1995 and saloon form in 1996. The Rover 400 had much in common with the [[Honda Civic]] of 1995-1999. At the time of development, Honda and Rover worked in partnership to design and develop cars for the Japanese and European markets.
[[X-ray]] investigation can be used to assess the possibility of [[fracture]] or [[dislocation]].


[[Nerve conduction study|Nerve conduction studies]] may also be used to localize [[nerve]] dysfunction (''e.g.'', [[carpal tunnel syndrome]]), assess severity, and help with prognosis.
==Development==
Electrodiagnosis also helps differentiate between [[myopathy]] and [[neuropathy]].
The model was rapidly created from the Rover 45 after [[BMW]] sold off Rover in 2000. Development of the model was greatly accelerated by the fact that Rover had already created 400-series prototypes of the car using V6 engines and sporting suspension setups. In fact, MG-Rover developed MG versions of all three Rover cars on sale at the time. The [[Rover 25]] became the [[MG ZR]], the 45 the ZS and the [[Rover 75|75]] the [[MG ZT|ZT]].


Ultimately, the best method of imaging soft tissue is [[magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI), though it is cost-prohibitive and carries a high [[Type I and type II errors|false positive]] rate.
The Rover 45 donor car did not have a reputation for being a driver's car but in fact it was the most suitable car in the Rover range for transformation into an MG, its Honda heritage providing double-wishbone front suspension and fully independent multi-link rear suspension.


==Management==
As a Rover, the car was always optimised for comfort rather than handling &mdash; as an MG this choice was reversed to dramatic effect.
Management of soft tissue injuries consists of protecting the injured tissue; resting it with splints, braces, or tape; [[ice]]; compression; and elevation.
An easy [[mnemonic]] for remembering these steps is '''[[RICER (medicine)|RICER]]''' &ndash; '''R'''est, '''I'''ce, '''C'''ompression, '''E'''levation - see [[cold compression therapy]], '''R'''eferral. Use of a cold compression wrap combines ice and compression.
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Despite being arguably less pretty than the MG ZR and MG ZT in terms of external appearance, the ZS is arguably the best driver’s car of the trio, offering a lot of power in V6 form and a supple chassis with excellent handling.


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== Variants and updates ==
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A successor to the Rover 45/MG ZS (known internally as RDX60) was under development. This was to have been based on a shortened [[Rover 75]] floorpan and was to appear in saloon, hatchback and 'tourer' (estate) bodystyles. Chassis development was being undertaken by [[Tom Walkinshaw Racing]] and ceased when TWR collapsed. The non-appearance of RDX60 meant that the ZS was facelifted and continued in production until the demise of MG-Rover.

In 2004 the ZS was facelifted with the rest of the MG-Rover range. The retro design cues adopted when the 400 became the 45 were mostly dropped. For the first time the Rover 45 and MG ZS became noticeably different looking cars – at least in the high specification ZS180 version. Wheelarch extensions, side vents in the wings and other touches delivered a distinctive look for the new ZS. The 2004 model also received a revised interior with new seat materials, a new dash design incorporating climate control on certain models.

MG ZS production ceased in April 2005 on the bankrupty of MG Rover, and the rights to make the car were soon repossessed al 1995 design. [[MG (car)|MG]] production was revived two years on by new owners [[Nanjing Automobile]], and the ZS's successor - the [[MG 5]] - is set for a launch in 2008. It may also be sold as an [[Austin Motor Company|Austin]].

== Performance ==
Performance data for the MG ZS range:
<br clear=all>
{| class="wikitable"
!Model
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!0-60&nbsp;mph (0-97&nbsp;km/h)
!Top speed
|-
!style="background: #ececec;"|ZS105
| 1.4&nbsp;L [[Rover K-Series engine|K-Series]]
| 103&nbsp;hp (77&nbsp;kW) at 6000&nbsp;rpm
| 123&nbsp;N·m (90&nbsp;ft·lbf) at 4500&nbsp;rpm
| 10.8
| 115&nbsp;mph (185&nbsp;km/h)
|-
!style="background: #ececec;"|ZS110
| 1.6&nbsp;L [[Rover K-Series engine|K-Series]]
| 107&nbsp;hp (80&nbsp;kW) at 6000&nbsp;rpm
| 138&nbsp;N·m (101&nbsp;ft·lbf) at 4500&nbsp;rpm
| 9.8
| 119&nbsp;mph (192&nbsp;km/h)
|-
!style="background: #ececec;"|ZS120
| 1.8&nbsp;L [[Rover K-Series engine|K-Series]]
| 115&nbsp;hp (86&nbsp;kW) at 5500&nbsp;rpm
| 160&nbsp;N·m (118&nbsp;ft·lbf) at 2750&nbsp;rpm
| 9.0
| 122&nbsp;mph (196&nbsp;km/h)
|-
!style="background: #ececec;"|ZS120 Auto
| 1.8&nbsp;L [[Rover K-Series engine|K-Series]]
| 115&nbsp;hp (86&nbsp;kW) at 5500&nbsp;rpm
| 160&nbsp;N·m (118&nbsp;ft·lbf) at 2750&nbsp;rpm
| 9.9
| 115&nbsp;mph (196&nbsp;km/h)
|-
!style="background: #ececec;"|ZS180
| 2.5&nbsp;L [[Rover KV6 Engine|KV6]]
| 175&nbsp;bhp ,177 ps (130&nbsp;kW) at 6500&nbsp;rpm
| 240&nbsp;N·m (177&nbsp;ft·lbf) at 4000&nbsp;rpm
| 7.3
| 139&nbsp;mph (224&nbsp;km/h)
|-
!style="background: #ececec;"|ZS TD (discontinued)
| 2.0&nbsp;L [[Rover L-Series engine|L-Series]]
| 99&nbsp;hp (74&nbsp;kW) at 4200&nbsp;rpm
| ---
| ---
| ---
|-
!style="background: #ececec;"|ZS TD 115
| 2.0&nbsp;L [[Rover L-Series engine|L-Series]]
| 111&nbsp;hp (83&nbsp;kW) at 4200rpm
| 260&nbsp;N·m (191&nbsp;ft·lbf) at 2000&nbsp;rpm
| 9.5
| 120&nbsp;mph (193&nbsp;km/h)
|}

== Racing ==
[[Image:MGZS BTCC Collard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Rob Collard's MG ZS 2006]]
The ZS has been raced in the [[British Touring Car Championship]] since 2001. The [[West Surrey Racing]] (WSR) team enjoyed 'works' status for several years and initially ran cars with a two-litre version of the Rover KV6 engine, later switching to four-cylinder K-series engines. Ex-WSR V6 cars have appeared in other hands, and a 'junior team' was run in 2002.

MG BTCC drivers to date have been:
<br clear=all>
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Team
!Drivers
|-
|2001 (partial season)
|MG Sport and Racing (WSR)
|[[Anthony Reid]] (2), [[Warren Hughes]] (20)
|-
|2002
|MG Sport and Racing (WSR)
|Anthony Reid, Warren Hughes
|-
|2002
|Team [[Atomic Kitten]] (semi-works junior team)
|[[Colin Turkington]], [[Gareth Howell]]
|-
|2003
|MG Sport and Racing ([[West Surrey Racing|WSR]])
|Anthony Reid, Warren Hughes, Colin Turkington
|-
|2004
|West Surrey Racing
|Anthony Reid, Colin Turkington
|-
|2004
|[[Kartworld Racing]]
|[[Jason Hughes]]
|-
|2005
|West Surrey Racing
|[[Rob Collard]]
|-
|2006
|Team RAC (WSR)
|Rob Collard, Colin Turkington
|-
|2006
|Kartworld Racing
|Jason Hughes
|-
|2007
|Kartworld Racing
|Jason Hughes, [[Fiona Leggate]]
|-
|2008
|KW Racing (Kartworld Racing renamed)
|Jason Hughes (until he completes purchase of a Honda)
|}

[[Category:MG vehicles|ZS, MG]]

[[pt:MG ZS]]

Revision as of 23:43, 11 October 2008

Soft tissue injury is damage of the soft tissue of the body. These types of injuries are a major source of pain and disability. The four fundamental tissues that are affected are the epithelial, muscular, nervous and connective tissues.

Soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains, subluxation, repetitive stress injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.

The standard approach to managing soft tissue injuries is to obtain a good medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. X-ray investigation can be used to assess the possibility of fracture or dislocation.

Nerve conduction studies may also be used to localize nerve dysfunction (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome), assess severity, and help with prognosis. Electrodiagnosis also helps differentiate between myopathy and neuropathy.

Ultimately, the best method of imaging soft tissue is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), though it is cost-prohibitive and carries a high false positive rate.

Management

Management of soft tissue injuries consists of protecting the injured tissue; resting it with splints, braces, or tape; ice; compression; and elevation. An easy mnemonic for remembering these steps is RICER – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation - see cold compression therapy, Referral. Use of a cold compression wrap combines ice and compression.

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