Learn about sports injuries and some basics about anatomy.
Dislocated Shoulder Injury A dislocated shoulder is when the humerus (upper arm bone) is displaced (dislocated) from the glenohumeral joint (shoulder socket). The most common displacement of the shoulder is when the humerus is push forwards, resulting in an anterior dislocated shoulder. Another common occurrence with dislocated shoulder injuries is when the head of the humerus dislocates
What is a Dislocated Collar Bone Injury in which the bones that articulate with the collarbone are displaced from their normal anatomical position, thus resulting in a disruption of the joint and a subluxation of the collarbone. Dislocated Collar Bone Symptoms Severe pain in the collarbone area Loss of shoulder function Pain elicited upon movement
What is an Arm Fracture An arm fracture is a partial or complete break of the humerus bone, and if is a forearm fracture then is a partial or complete break in one or both of the forearm bones (radius, ulna). Arm Fracture Symptoms Severe pain in the area of the fracture Edema in area
What is Arm Exostosis Arm exostosis is sometimes called blocker’s exostosis and this is due to the nature of the injury. Arm exostosis is an overgrowth or build up of bone in the arm. This build up of excess bone is usually due to repeated blows or hits to the arm. Sports in which a
What is a Dislocation A dislocation is defined as the displacement of a bone from a joint. Dislocation Symptoms Signs of a dislocation include: loss of motion temporary paralysis of the involved joint pain and swelling sometimes shock Some dislocations, especially of the hip, are congenital, usually resulting from a faulty construction of the joint.
What is a Bone Fracture A break in bone or cartilage. Though generally caused by trauma, a fracture may be due to an acquired disorder of bone like osteoporosis or by irregular development of bone in a disease like osteogenesis imperfecta (“brittle bone disease”). Bone Fractures tend to be categorized based on their character as well
Ankle Fracture Definition: As the name of the injury would suggest an ankle fracture is when one of the ankle bones breaks or fractures. With ankle fractures you can have either a bimalleolar fracture which is when there is a break on both sides of the ankle. You can also have single bone or sometimes
Ankle Dislocation Definition: In the majority of ankle dislocations you will also have secondary injuries such as ligament sprains and possibly fractures. It is more comment to see ligament sprains with ankle dislocations and this is because ligaments are what hold bones together in joints, so in order to dislocate a bone you have to stretch
Ankle Exostosis Definition: an ankle exostosis is also refered to as a ankle bone spur or calcium deposit on the ankle. Basically ankle exostosis is a build up of bone on the side of the ankle. Ankle Exostosis Parts involved: Talus Tibia Fibula Soft tissues surrounding the bone spur such as blood vessels, nerve, and muscle Ankle
