Femoral neck fractures are a specific type of intracapsular hip fracture. The femoral neck connects the femoral shaft with the femoral head. The hip joint is the articulation of the femoral head with the acetabulum. The junctional location makes the femoral neck prone to fracture. Athletes who have an acute injury that causes a femoral […]
An elbow fracture is a break in one of the bones which form the elbow joint. There are three bones which could be broken: the Humerus, Ulna and Radius. This elbow injury can be caused by a fall or a hard impact, and especially because there can be further potential complications, medical assistance should be
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 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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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 stress fracture is a type of overuse injury that can occur in young athletes who perform a lot of monotonous and repetitive movements. It is not the same as a “normal” fracture where the bone breaks in two. The term describes a weak point or an area in the bone structure where bone tissue
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