A broken wrist is a fracture of any of the bones which make up the wrist joint. Sudden pain in the wrist. Rapid swelling. Your wrist may appear deformed. Pain is likely to increase when trying to move your hand. If tingling or numbness are felt anywhere in the hand or fingers this may indicate […]
A thigh strain or quadriceps strain is a tear in one of the four quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh. It is common in sprinting and jumping related sports. A strain is a tear in the muscle and can range in severity, from a very small tear to a complete rupture. Symptoms Typically
Inside each of your shoulders is a tiny, fluid-filled sac known as a bursa. Bursae help reduce friction between the bones in your joints. If the bursa in your shoulder becomes inflamed, it leads to a condition known as shoulder bursitis. Some people are at higher risk for shoulder bursitis because they use their shoulders
A dislocated elbow occurs when the bones that make up the joint are forced out of alignment — typically when you land on an outstretched hand during a fall. The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated joint after the shoulder in adults, and the most commonly dislocated joint in children Symptoms Severe pain in the elbow Swelling Obvious deformity (more so incomplete
A clavicle fracture is a fracture of the clavicle bone at the front of the shoulder. It is also known as a broken collarbone. It is usually caused from a fall onto the shoulder, or onto an outstretched arm If you suspect a broken collar bone then seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms Immediate severe pain
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Impingement of the shoulder, which is sometimes called swimmer’s shoulder or thrower’s shoulder, is caused by the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles becoming trapped or impinged as they pass through a narrow bony channel. This channel is called the subacromial space and so-called because it is under the arch of the acromion.With repetitive pinching,
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A high ankle sprain is also known as a Syndesmosis injury. It is a tear of the anterior tibiofibular ligament which joins the tibia and fibula together just above the ankle. This ankle injury is generally more severe and more complicated to treat than a normal ankle sprain. Symptoms Pain when pressing in on
The infrapatellar fat pad (sometimes known as Hoffa’s pad) is a soft tissue that lies beneath the patella (kneecap) separating it from the femoral condyle (end of the thigh bone). In situations where forces are directed at the patella, it acts as a shock absorber, thus protecting the underlying structures. In the case of a
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A metatarsal fracture is a break to one of the five long metatarsal bones in the foot and is usually caused by a direct impact or trauma. It could also be a stress fracture which comes on gradually from overuse. Seeking medical help is key to recovering from this foot injury to ensure the bones
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A dislocated shoulder occurs when the humerus bone is displaced forwards out of the joint. Dislocated shoulders are usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched arm, twisting or impact to the shoulder. Symptoms The patient will be in severe pain and usually hold the arm close to their body and resist moving or turning
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Sciatica is the term used to describe back pain which radiates down the leg and is a symptom itself rather than a specific diagnosis. Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by a number of factors although a ‘disc involvement’ is one of the most common. Symptoms Sciatica pain usually but not always starts with acute
Although ligamentous injuries are rare, patients may present with laxity due to overuse or trauma. Lateral Collateral Ligament injury is often associated with trauma and forceful motion into varus. These injuries are commonly associated with a fracture or subluxation at the elbow joint. An Medial Collateral Ligament tear or sprain could occur with valgus overload or stress movement from
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A Calf strain is simply a tear of one of the muscles which make up the calf muscle group at the back of the lower leg. Symptoms of a calf strain vary significantly depending on how bad your injury is. A mild strain may feel more like an ache during or after exercise. With a
Whiplash or acceleration/deceleration injury as it is also known as an injury to the neck, caused by a rapid forward and backward motion of the head. This occurs most commonly from a car accident, although can also be sustained through sports involving direct contact or a fall onto the head. Anatomy Whiplash is basically a
