A sprained thumb is a common injury among athletes. This injury happens when an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) — tough and flexible tissue that connect bones in the thumb — gets stretched too far or tears. A thumb UCL injury can be very painful and make the thumb feel unstable. The injury can limit movements, […]
Knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is a common operation that involves replacing a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint. Adults of any age can be considered for a knee replacement, although most are carried out on people between the ages of 60 and 80. A smaller operation called a partial knee replacement tends
Hip flexor strain can occur when the hip flexor muscles are pulled, strained, torn or injured. Symptoms Pain in the front of the hip is the most common symptom associated with a hip flexor injury. The pain can range from mild to intense, depending on the severity of the strain. Other common symptoms include: •
A pectoralis major strain refers to a tear in the large muscle which covers the chest. Its weak point is where the tendon attaches to the arm bone, and a strain or rupture can happen here when it is put under stress. Symptoms A sudden sharp pain at the front of the upper arm, near
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Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball at the top of your upper arm moves smoothly in the socket of your shoulder blade on a lining of cartilage. The cartilage prevents your bones from rubbing together. If your cartilage is damaged by injury or arthritis, this can make your joint painful and stiff. A
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A shoulder contusion, or bruising of the shoulder muscle, is a mild sports injury that can occur due to a direct blow or a fall. The muscle may be stretched but doesn’t tear. You may have visible bruising just below the skin as well as deeper bruising. While a shoulder contusion is uncomfortable and may
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Quadriceps tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon of the quadriceps muscle, where it inserts at the top of the patella. Symptoms Pain on contracting the quadriceps when in a straight leg position Tenderness when palpating along the top of the patella, where the muscle attaches to the bone. Stiffness the day after exercise, especially first
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Low back pain is a common experience for many people. In fact, approximately 80 percent of adults report having had low back pain at some point in their lives. Pain in the lower back can be debilitating, and limit or prevent physical activity. Mechanical/postural back pain may also be called acute low back pain. Acute
Morton’s neuroma or Morton’s syndrome is a compressed nerve in your forefoot, causing pain between the third and fourth toes. Symptoms • Sharp pain in the ball of the foot • Feeling as if you’re standing on a pebble or a marble • Numbness and tingling in the affected toes •Weight-bearing, especially pushing up on
A stress fracture is a hairline fracture in a bone caused by overuse. In the foot, the Navicular stress fracture is the most common but they can occur in a number of bones in the foot and heel. Navicular Stress Fracture A Navicular stress fracture is one of the most common stress fractures affecting athletes,
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression, or squeezing, on the posterior tibial nerve that produces symptoms anywhere along the path of the nerve running from the inside of the ankle into the foot. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs in the wrist. Symptoms The inside of the ankle may be
An ankle fracture means that one or more of the bones in your ankle are broken. Ankle fractures are common injuries, especially for athletes. They usually happen when too much stress gets placed on the ankle Symptoms Tenderness to touch Swelling and bruising around the ankle Pain increases with activity and eases with rest Inability
Ankle impingement syndrome is an umbrella term to describe soft tissue getting pinched, caught or impinged upon by bone. The bone compressing on the soft tissue causes pain, reduced mobility, and range of motion. Causes There are several causes of anterior ankle impingement. A common cause is chronic, repetitive strain on the ankle due to
A Baker’s cyst, also referred to as a popliteal cyst or “bulge-knee,” is a fluid-filled sac located in the back of the knee. The knee joint is filled with a special type of fluid (called synovial fluid) that helps cushion the spaces between the bones, ligaments, and muscles in order to prevent wear and tear
