A torn calf muscle: what is it? A calf muscle tear occurs when the muscles at the back of the lower leg, specifically the gastrocnemius or soleus, are overstretched or torn due to sudden or excessive force. This injury is common in athletes or individuals involved in physical activities that require rapid acceleration, jumping, or…
Introduction: A midfoot sprain occurs when the ligaments that support the middle section of the foot, known as the midfoot, are overstretched or torn. This area plays a crucial role in stabilizing the arch of the foot and supporting proper movement during activities like walking, running, and jumping. Midfoot sprains can range from mild to…
Introduction Recurrent shoulder dislocation is a disease that develops when the glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, dislocates frequently. Being one of the most moving joints in the human body, the shoulder is among the most susceptible to dislocation. Shoulder instability, also known as recurrent shoulder dislocations, is the state in which the dislocations become recurring….
Introduction Shoulder subluxation occurs when the lining of the shoulder joint (the capsule), ligaments, or labrum become strained, torn, or detached, causing the ball of the shoulder joint (humeral head) to move entirely or partially out of its socket. Individuals with shoulder subluxation typically experience pain when their shoulder “gives way.”A physical examination together with…
Introduction Ankle dislocation occurs when the bones that form the ankle joint are forced out of their normal alignment, typically due to trauma or injury. It’s a serious condition that is mostly associated with ligament damage, fractures, and edema. Immediate medical attention is crucial to reduce the risk of complications like poor blood circulation, nerve damage,…
What is hip flexor strain? A hip flexor strain occurs when one or more of the muscles that allow you to lift your knee and bend at the waist become overstretched or torn. The hip flexor group includes the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and sartorius muscles, which play a vital role in stabilizing and enabling movement…
Introduction A knee dislocation is a rare but severe injury where the bones that form the knee joint—typically the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and sometimes the patella (kneecap)—are displaced from their normal alignment. This injury often results from high-impact trauma, such as car accidents or sports injuries, and can damage the surrounding ligaments, blood vessels,…
Introduction Hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the femur (thigh bone) is forced out of its socket in the pelvic bone, typically resulting from high-impact trauma like a car accident or severe fall. Most frequently, this injury happens in an automobile accident, high-impact fall, at work, or in sports, particularly when it also results…
Introduction A wrist dislocation is one type of ligament injury that can produce unbearable pain. It happens when one or more of the carpal’s small bones in the wrist move out of place from their usual position. Wrist dislocation can be incredibly painful and significantly disrupt your daily life. It happens when one or more…
Introduction Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries caused by a partial or complete tear or stretch of the ankle’s ligaments. They mostly affect active and sports-related populations and arise when the ankle breaks away from its normal range of motion. Epidemiology The second most common joint that experiences an injury in sports is the ankle joint,…
