The Injury Source

The medial (inner side) of the elbow tends to be the greatest area of concern when it comes to elbow pain in young throwing athletes.

Understanding A Patella Tendon Injury The patella tendon is a large tendon connecting the kneecap to the lower leg. It is a continuation...

Overview of Spondylolysis: Index of Suspicion A stress fracture of the spine, spondylolysis, can be a difficult diagnosis, and therefore ...

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear (TFCC) injuries typically occur from direct trauma or repetitive impact to the wrist.

Classic Presentation Osgood-Schlatter's Disease (Tibial Tuberosity Apophysitis) is specific to pediatric athletes, usually in the age ran...

Sports-related injuries usually occur with a direct fall on the knee or a direct impact to the front of the lower leg.

The Classic ACL Injury A typical ACL injury occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground. Many times the athlete is s...

Injury: Ankle Sprain Anatomy Let's set the story straight on the common ankle sprain. There are three bones that make up the ankle joint....

Is Lonzo's Meniscus tear likely new or old? Lonzo Ball, reportedly has a torn meniscus in the same knee that was injured at the All-Star ...

Understanding A Patella Tendon Injury The patella tendon is a large tendon connecting the kneecap to the lower leg. It is a continuation...

Injury: Gymnast Wrist, Distal Radius Epiphysitis In my opinion, gymnasts are a special group of athletes that put extraordinary stresses ...

Anatomy of Sesamoind Injury The foot has multiple bones that can become injured during sports activity, however, this post will focus on ...

Injury: Ankle Sprain Anatomy Let's set the story straight on the common ankle sprain. There are three bones that make up the ankle joint....

(Modified) Original Photo by Dave Pape Injury: Wrist Fracture, Distal Radius Fracture Mechanism OF INJURY Typically occurs with a direct ...

Injury: Labral Tear, Torn Labrum, SLAP Tear What is the labrum? The labrum is a ring of fibrous tissue within the ball and socket of th...

What's the Difference Between a Broken Bone or Fractured Bone? Generally speaking in orthopedics, we use the two terms interchangeably, s...

InjurY Meniscus Tear Mechanism of Injury Typically occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground. Many times the athl...

Injury Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Mechanism Typically occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground. Many times...

Injury Lateral collateral ligament injury typically occurs with a force to the inner aspect of the knee causing the knee to bend outward ...

Injury: Os Navicularis, Accessory Navicular Clinical Presentation An accessory navicular bone may be present in individuals young and old...