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7 of the most common winter sports injuries
Source: Summit Daily
Almost all winter sports injuries heal predictably well and patients can return to sport no later than the following season
Shoulder Separation Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Source: Verywell Health
A shoulder separation sounds like an odd injury, but in reality, it refers to the stretching or tearing of ligaments where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (scapula). This intersection is also called the acromioclavicular or AC joint.
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)
Source: HealthDay
If you've ever developed a burning, aching pain in your elbow after playing too many rounds of tennis, or shooting pains and weakness in your hands after spending weeks glued to the computer while crashing on a project, you've probably experienced the early stages of repetitive stress injury (RSI).
Repair, Not Reconstruct Torn ACL!
Source: Ivanhoe
It’s a common sports injury. A torn anterior cruciate ligament-or ACL holds the knee in place. Now, some surgeons are testing a minimally invasive repair using polymers that are as durable as Kevlar: the material used in bulletproof vests.
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury Symptoms and Treatment
Source: Verywell Health
A gamekeeper's thumb, also called a skier's thumb, is an injury to one of the important ligaments at the base of the thumb joint. The injury involves the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), a band of tough, fibrous tissue that connects the bones at the base of the thumb. This ligament prevents the thumb from pointing too far away from the hand.
Internal Impingement Shoulder Injuries Overview
Source: Verywell Health
Internal impingement is a specific type of shoulder injury that is seen primarily in throwing athletes.
Chondromalacia Patellae Symptoms and Treatment
Source: Verywell Health
Chondromalacia patellae is a term used to describe the damage or softening of the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap. It is similar to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee) in which the pain is felt under and around the kneecap. This condition is common among young athletics but may also occur in older adults who have arthritis of the knee.
Should you exercise when you're sick?
Source: Medical Xpress
The winter cold and flu season may try to knock out your new year's plans to get or stay healthy, but the good news is you can fight back.
Causes and treatments for burning in the knee
Source: Medical News Today
Knee joints are under a lot of physical stress each day. It is very common to experience pain in one or both knees due to normal wear and tear, physical activity, or injury. Often, if a person has a knee injury or strain, the pain can feel as though it is burning. /p>
Using Your Own Tissue vs. Donor Graft for ACL Surgery
Source: Verywell Health
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament is a devastating injury for athletes of all ages. Treatment usually involves surgery. If you undergo surgical reconstruction, you may have to choose between using your own tissue or using a donor graft.