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Unraveling the UCL Injury of Thumb
A ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb typically occurs when the thumb is forcibly pushed outward and extended away from the hand. T

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 29, 2018


Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures
Scaphoid fractures can occur in children and adults. Non-operative treatment typically consists of a short arm thumb spica cast that immobil

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 27, 2018


Analysis of Top 5 Sports Injuries of March 2018
MLB Dodgers' Justin Turner - Wrist Fracture
NBA golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant - Rib Injury
NCAA Purdue Boilermakers' Isaac

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 24, 2018


Hook of Hamate Fracture in Athletes Can Be Complex
Typically occurs with a blunt trauma to the hand, usually from swinging a baseball bat, tennis racquet or golf club. The injury can also occ

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 23, 2018


What Makes a Pediatric Wrist Fracture Different?
Typically occurs with a direct force to the wrist, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand. In kids, we typically will see the injury oc

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 15, 2018


Surgical Indications and Treatment of a Metacarpal Fracture
The most common fractures to need surgery would be a metacarpal shaft fracture or a metacarpal neck fracture. An athlete probably would have

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 14, 2018


Injury Analysis of a Torn Labrum (Shoulder)
In athletes the injury typically occurs from two primary mechanisms. A labral tear can occur due to a traumatic injury, usually from multipl

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 14, 2018


What Exactly is a Jones Fracture (Foot) and Why Might it Need Surgery?
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone at a very specific location called Zone 2 at the base of the fifth metatarsal. T

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 9, 2018


Sports Related Concussion - Diagnosis and Evaluation
The alteration to mental status can be obvious, such as loss of consciousness (being knocked out), confusion or disorientation. Other sympto

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 9, 2018


Clavicle Fracture (Collar Bone)
Typically occurs with a direct force to the outside aspect of the shoulder or a direct impact to the front of the shoulder, such as a fall d

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 7, 2018


Pectoralis Muscle Tear
The pectoralis major is a broad muscle that includes two major sections. The sternal portion runs from the sternum (breast bone) across to t

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 5, 2018


Acromioclavicular Injury (Shoulder Separation)
Athletes will usually have swelling over the acromioclavicular joint and the front of the shoulder. Most individuals will not be able to lif

Randon Hall, MD
Mar 4, 2018


Quadriceps Tendinopathy
With overuse to the quadriceps muscle in sports, one can develop irritation and inflammation of the tendon, called quadriceps tendonitis. Ov

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 23, 2018


Patella (Knee Cap) Fracture
If the fracture is treated non-surgically, one of the key factors associated with return to play is the direction of the fracture. When the

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 19, 2018


Traumatic Meniscus Tear
At the immediate time of injury, the athlete may have sharp pain in the knee. With large tears, athletes will usually have dramatic swelling

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 18, 2018


Patella (Knee Cap) Dislocation
Usually occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground. Many times the athlete is shifting directions, where the body is m

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 17, 2018


ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear
An ACL Tear typically occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground.

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 12, 2018


Isolated LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) Injury
Athletes will typically have swelling over the outside (lateral) aspect of the knee. There will also be tenderness to the touch over the lat

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 12, 2018


Os Navicularis (Accessory Navicular)
Some athletes will note that there is a large prominence over the inner arch of the foot. They may have tenderness with pressure over this a

Randon Hall, MD
Feb 11, 2018


Sever's Disease - Pediatric Heel Pain
Injury is specific to pediatric athletes, usually in the age range of 7 to 12 years. Athletes will usually complain of heel pain at the end

Randon Hall, MD
Jan 5, 2018
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