Swimmer’s shoulder is an umbrella term covering a range of painful shoulder in the competitive swimmer lead to a spectrum of overuse injuries seen in the swimmer’s shoulder, the most common of which is rotator cuff tendinitis. Shoulder pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint in swimming with swimmer’s shoulder. Reports of incidence of disabling shoulder pain […]
Trauma
Hip Pointer Injury – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
A hip pointer refers to a contusion to the iliac crest or the greater trochanter of the femur caused typically by a direct blow or fall. Other involved structures may include the tensor fascia lata, the external oblique muscle and the greater trochanter of the femur. Severe cases may have In severe cases a hematoma, causing […]
Chronic Ankle Instability Causes and Treatment
Chronic ankle instability has is seen in about 20% of people who suffer from acute ankle sprains. It often causes recurrent sprains. About 80% of acute ankle sprains reach full recovery with initial non-operative management, rest develop chronic symptoms resulting in chronic ankle instability. [Please go through Acute ankle sprains to get a better perspective […]
High Ankle Sprains or Syndesmotic Sprains
High ankle sprains, also known as syndesmotic sprains, are sprains of the syndesmotic ligaments that connect distal ends of the tibia and fibula. High ankle sprains [because they are located above the ankle] comprise approximately 15% of all ankle sprains. These injuries are mostly external rotation injuries Most of these occur in conjunction with ankle fractures and rarely in isolated form. […]
Ankle Sprain Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Ankle sprain accounts for up to 40% of all athletic injuries and is most commonly seen in athletes participating in basketball, soccer, running, and ballet/dance. Ankle sprain is usually caused by an inversion-type twisting injury. About eighty percent of acute ankle sprains recover completely, 20% develop mechanical or functional instability resulting in chronic ankle instability. […]
Bicycle Seat Neuropathy or Cyclist Syndrome [Pudendal Neuralgia]
Bicycle seat neuropathy is recurrent perineal numbness in a cyclist, both pro and amateur, after prolonged cycling and carries the risk of impotence in the long run if unchecked. It is also known as pudendal neuralgia or pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome [In stricter sense, Pudendal nerve entrapment could be due to other causes as well.] […]
Posterior Cruciate Ligament injury or PCL Injury
Posterior cruciate ligament injury or PCL injury is less common than the anterior cruciate ligament injury. A posterior cruciate ligament tear may result in disability ranging from no impairment to severe impairment. The primary function of the PCL is to prevent posterior translation of the tibia on the femur. The posterior cruciate ligament is also important […]
Calcaneus Fracture – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Calcaneus fracture or os calcis represent 2% of all fractures seen in adults. The os calcis is the most frequently fractured tarsal bone and accounts for more than 60% of tarsal fractures. Calcaneus is the bone that forms the heel. Calcaneus fractures are most commonly seen in young men. Extra-articular fractures account for 30% of […]
Scaphoid Fractures – Causes, Classification, Presentation and Treatment
Scaphoid is most frequently fractured carpal bone. Scaphoid fracture accounts for up to 15% of acute wrist injuries and 50% to 80% of carpal fractures. Scaphoid fracture has been reported in people aged 10-70 years but commonly occur in young, active individuals, peak incidence being in the second and third decades of life. Scaphoid fractures […]
Fall on to Outstretched Hand or FOOSH Injuries
FOOSH is acronym for fall onto outstretched hand. Fall is a common cause of orthopedic injuries. Whenever one falls, it is a protective reflex to outstretch hand. This fall on outstretched hand can lead different patterns of injuries A number of injuries of the upper limb occur because of fall onto out stretched hand. Hence […]
