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Shoulder SLAP Tear: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
A ring made of solid tissue known as the “labrum” helps to stabilize the shoulder and make it function properly. It helps in keeping the arm bone fit in perfectly into the socket of the shoulder. When the top portion of labrum gets injured or tears apart, it is referred to as a SLAP injury. The full form of SLAP is ‘superior labrum, anterior to posterior’. You must immediately visit an expert Joint Doctor or orthopedician in case of a SLAP injury. Read on to know more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for the same. SYMPTOMS: A SLAP injury shows the below-mentioned...
Stress Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Stress fractures are a form of bone injury caused by excessive use of a particular bone. These fractures occur when the usage of a bone exceeds its ability of natural repair, leading to cracks in the internal bone structure. The bones most prone to stress fractures are those of the legs, the pelvis, and the feet. This condition is commonly seen in sportspersons, and is brought about by excessive jumping or running, and other repetitive movements like bowling or rowing. Causes: Overuse of bones in the lower extremities Low estrogen levels in women Lack of warming up before...
Adult Forearm Fractures
Forearm fractures can be crippling for an adult, since most of the everyday activities, right from getting dressed up to picking grocery bags, involve forearm activity. Forearm fractures occur when either or both bones in the forearm, i.e. “radius” and “ulna”, get damaged. The damage can range from a slight crack to a complete shatter or a fracture which involves bone displacement. In severe cases, the fractured bone fragments can lead to infection when projected outward from the skin. In these cases, it is important to immediately consult an Orthopedic. Causes Of Forearm...
Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
As the name suggests, bursitis is a condition involving the inflammation of the bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac present between hard connective tissues, responsible for decreasing friction during movement. While there are 160 “bursae” in the body, the most commonly affected ones are those in the large joints like the hip, shoulders, knees, and elbows. Causes - The most common cause of bursitis is the repetitive motion of a particular joint. This is common in sportspersons and is referred to as chronic bursitis. For instance, repetitively throwing a baseball could cause...
Orthopedic Treatment For Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are usually the most serious form of impact injuries and could have long-term effects on the athlete’s body. While some of these injuries resolve on their own with rest and over the counter medications, others could be chronic, and require the intervention of orthopedic physicians. OrthoTexas provides state-of-the-art orthopedic treatment centered around sports injuries. The major components of any orthopedic treatment for sports injuries include- extremity orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, spine treatment, pre-surgery counseling, and post-surgery...