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,…
What is Hamstring Strain? A hamstring strain is a common injury affecting the muscles at the back of the thigh, which are responsible for bending the knee and extending the hip. This type of strain occurs when these muscles are overstretched or subjected to excessive force, often during activities that involve sprinting, jumping, or sudden…
What is a Quadriceps Strain? A quadriceps strain, commonly referred to as a pulled quad, is an injury that affects the group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh. These muscles, known as the quadriceps, are crucial for various activities such as walking, running, jumping, and climbing. A strain occurs when these…
An obturator nerve injury is damage to the obturator nerve, which originates in the lower back from the lumbar plexus. In the groin is where the obturator nerve is situated. Through the pelvis and into the inner thigh, the obturator nerve provides motor function and sensation to the muscles that aid adducting (bringing the legs together). This…
