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Conditions Related to Sports Medicine

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The following section may be relevant to Sports Medicine, though not necessarily directly related.

Finger Fracture

Finger Fracture

Finger fracture or broken finger is a common but serious injury that disrupts the alignment of finger bones.

Gilmoreīs Groin

Gilmoreīs Groin

Gilmore’s Groin is a painful condition of the groin that develops in athletes. The condition is also called Athletic Pubalgia, Inguinal Disruption or Sports Hernia.


Neck Cracking

Neck Cracking

Neck cracking or neck popping is caused by quick movements to loosen the ligaments and joints of the neck. Cracking can occur in the knuckles, lower back, hips, ankles and toes. Rarely, neck popping may puncture blood vessels.

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease or apophysitis of the tibial tubercle is a condition that causes pain just below the knee in children and adolescents.

Osteopenia (Decreased Bone Density)

Osteopenia (Decreased Bone Density)

Osteopenia refers to less bone density in bones. If it is not taken care of, then it can result in osteoporosis. Treatment includes exercises, lifestyle changes.

Patellar Instability

Patellar Instability

Patellar instability is a kneecap displacement which occurs primarily in children and adolescents. Patellar dislocation can occur due to various reasons; hence, treatment has to be personalized. If left untreated, it can lead to severe arthritis.

Plica Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Knee Discomfort

Plica Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Knee Discomfort

Plica syndrome is the inflammation due to injury of plica causing anterior knee pain. Know its causes and management of the knee pain.

Polyarthritis

Polyarthritis

Polyarthritis refers to pain in four or more joints simultaneously due to various causes ranging from infection to autoimmune cause. It may be acute or chronic lasting over six weeks. Treatment aims to reduce pain and inflammation

Runnerīs Knee

Runnerīs Knee

Runner''s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition where a physically active person who may be an athlete or runner experiences pain around the kneecap.

Skierīs Thumb

Skierīs Thumb

Skier’s or Gamekeeper’s thumb is an injury due to a sudden and forced stretching of the thumb in an outward direction and results in a UCL tear of the thumb.

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