Sports Injuries

Comprehensive Guide

Sports injuries are common among athletes and active individuals. These injuries can range from minor sprains and strains to more severe conditions affecting various parts of the body, including the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow. In this guide, we'll provide an overview of sports injuries and the services available for their treatment. We will also address frequently asked questions about these injuries and their management.

Sprains and Strains:

• Sprains occur when ligaments (tissues connecting bones to other bones) are stretched or torn. Commonly affected areas include the ankle, knee, and wrist.

• Strains result from the stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons. These can occur in the back, hamstring, or calf muscles.

Knee Injuries:

• ACL Reconstruction: This surgical procedure aims to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, often seen in athletes involved in sports with rapid direction changes.

• PCL Reconstruction: Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction is performed to treat a torn PCL, which may result from sports-related trauma.

• PCL Avulsion Fracture: This condition involves the tearing of the PCL with a bone fragment. Surgery may be necessary to reattach the fragment.

• MCL Reconstruction: Medial collateral ligament (MCL) reconstruction addresses MCL tears, which are common in sports like football or soccer.

• MPFL Reconstruction: This surgery is used to stabilize the patella (kneecap) in cases of recurrent patellar dislocation.

• Recurrent Patella Dislocation: This condition occurs when the kneecap repeatedly dislocates. Surgical interventions like MPFL reconstruction may be necessary to prevent recurrence.

Shoulder Injuries:

• Rotator Cuff Repair: Surgical repair of a torn rotator cuff is performed to restore shoulder function and alleviate pain, often seen in baseball or tennis players.

• Frozen Shoulder: Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition causes shoulder stiffness and limited range of motion. Physical therapy is a common treatment.

• Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation: Athletes involved in contact sports may experience repeated shoulder dislocations, which can be managed through surgical stabilization procedures.

• Bankart and Hill-Sachs Repair: These surgeries address specific shoulder joint injuries, often related to dislocations.

• Acromioclavicular (AC) Arthritis: This condition affects the AC joint in the shoulder, leading to pain and limited mobility. Treatment options include physical therapy and injections.

Ankle Injuries:

• Cartilage Repair: Ankle cartilage injuries can be treated with various techniques, such as microfracture, to promote cartilage regeneration.

• ATFL Repair: Surgery may be needed to repair the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) in cases of severe ankle sprains.

• Plantar Fasciitis: This condition involves inflammation of the plantar fascia and can be treated with physical therapy, orthotics, or, in severe cases, surgery.

Elbow Injuries:

• Tennis/Golfer's Elbow: These are overuse injuries causing pain and inflammation in the tendons of the elbow. Treatment may include rest, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery.