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Conditions
Bursitis
Bursitis is defined as the inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is an enclosed sac that is lined with a membrane that secretes and absorbs fluid. The bursae provide cushioning and ease movement of skin ac...
Common Sports Injuries & Treatment
Contusions
Contusions occur when a direct blow or repeated blows from a blunt object strike part of the body, crushing underlying muscle fibers and connective tissue without breaking the skin. A contusion can re...
Fractures
Fractured means broken. Whether you have a complete or a partial fracture, you have a broken bone.A bone may be completely fractured or partially fractured in any number of ways (cross-wise, lengthwis...
Gout
Gout (gowt) occurs when needle-shaped monosodium urate crystals build up in joints and tissues. The presence of these crystals can cause painful joint inflammation.Gout is a controllable disease that,...
Meniscal Tear
Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscal tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When peopl...
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, also known as "wear and tear" arthritis, is a progressive disease of the joints.CauseWith osteoarthritis, the articular cartilage that covers the ends of bones in the joints ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of fun...
Runner's Knee
Runners, jumpers, and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists, and soccer players put heavy stress on their knees. Runner's knee is a term used to refer to a number of medical conditions that caus...
Sports Injuries
Treatments
Casting / Splinting
Doctors use casts, splints, pins, or other devices to hold a fracture in the correct position while the bone is healing.External fixation methods include plaster and fiberglass casts, cast-braces, spl...
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