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Muscular dystrophy
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Sarcomeres don't contract properly/muscle fibers break down. Usually result of missing or dysfunctional gene.
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Sprain
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Damage to ligaments when joints move outside normal range of motion.
Lateral (outer) ankle sprains often involve calconca-fibular or talofibular ligaments which connect to bottom of fibula. |
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Shin Splints
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AKA Medial tibial stress syndrome.
Fatigue/trauma to muscle tendons attaching to tibia and fibula. Just swelling, or tendons can partially pull away from bone, sometimes bringing parts of bone with them. |
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Loose Bodies
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Connective tissues, eg. meniscus or cruciate ligament, torn, pieces float about joint cavity, cause severe irritation.
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Tenosynovitis
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Synovium membrane (sheath around tendons) inflames due to infection or overuse. Can influence the way tendons slide and muscle movement.
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Meniscus tear
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Meniscus = crescent-shaped cartilage in knee between end of femur and tibia. Usually caused by twisting injury. Problem enhances when loose bodies form.
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Achilles tendonitis
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Inflammation of achilles tendon connecting Gastrocnemius to Calcaneus. Chronic inflammation causes scar tissue, less flexibility. Affects gait.
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Strains
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Muscle fibers tear or rupture. Blood may be released, causing internal bruising and swelling. Commonly in groin muscle, adductor longus.
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Bursitis
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Bursa inflames or bursts.
Achilles Tendon Bursitis: Tendo-calcaned bursa at base of achilles inflames. |
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Bursa
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Sac-like membrane in joints that cushions between bone and fibrous tissues of muscles and tendons. Fluid filled.
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