Each individual will have different aspects to consider that will affect the final payment. The amount of health insurance coverage is the major contributor in the treatment program costs. What is a Torn MCL? An injury due to bending or changing directions can create a rip or tear in the medial collateral ligament or MCL. The MCL is located on the inner side of the knee; connecting the thighbone and the lower…
Holding these bones together and providing movement and stability are the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), the medial collateral ligament (MCL), the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) (“Knee Anatomy”). The top of the tibia is also covered by menisci acting mainly as shock absorbers (“Knee Anatomy”). As Cowl turned sharply to avoid being tackled, he felt a pop in his right knee. Following Cowl’s injury, an anterior drawer test, a Lachman test, and a pivot shift test were all performed. Through these tests, the trainer confirmed his suspicion of an ACL tear to the right knee.…
Athletes are fully aware of the physical hardship any sport can have on the human body. The hours of extensive training cannot prevent an injury. Repetitive stress or a blunt trauma to the elbow can damage the Ulna Collateral Ligament (UCL) requiring surgery. The reconstructive surgery, named after Tommy John a major league pitcher, repairs the damaged ligament. The demanding procedure requires the skill of a highly professional orthopedic surgeon.…
Rib Contusion A rib contusion is a deep bruise on your rib area. Contusions are the result of a blunt trauma that causes bleeding and injury to the tissues under the skin. A rib contusion may involve bruising of the ribs as well as the skin and muscles in the area. The skin overlying the contusion may turn blue, purple, or yellow. Minor injuries will give you a painless contusion, but more severe contusions may stay painful and swollen for a few weeks.…
The goal of treatment is to eliminate pain, while trying to maintain, as much as possible, the activities of the kid. This can usually be achieved through a combination of stretching, local ice and anti-inflammatory medication. Treatment includes: • Resting the knee and lower activity when symptoms occur. • Apply ice to the painful area two to four times a day and after activities. • Taking ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).…
Trauma to the LCL can be extensive but in this case it is believed that the entrapment of the LCL in the popliteus resulted from the self-reduction of the knee. The MRI indicated a substantial posterolateral corner injury, which is atypical because posterolateral damage is often unnoticed via MRI. The repair graft of the LCL was unique in that a cadaver posterior tibial tendon was chosen over a hamstring tendon or autograph. Conclusion: Overall the case presented atypical of a knee…
Radial medial meniscus tears are short tears that extend from the inner margin of the meniscus and head towards the outer part of the meniscus Medial = towards the midline Tear = pull or rip with force Inner margin = inside Surgery If not repairable, then patients need to be followed up closely after injury to make sure that the pain and swelling goes down so that it does not turn worse Rest and staying off the injured knee Post-surgery physical therapy and home exercises Quad sets, hamstring curls, heel raises, and heel dig bridging Building strength and flexibility in your knee and legs will help prevent future degeneration of the knee Regularly perform exercises that strengthen your leg muscles Use of protective gear during sports or a brace…
A sprain occurs when the threads or fibers of the ligaments are stretched or torn. This injury can be classified as a grade I, grade II, or grade III sprain. Grade I sprains occur when the fibers are stretched but not fully torn, little tenderness and swelling, and the knee does not feel unstable or give out during an activity. Grade II Sprains occur when the fibers of the ligament are partially torn, little tenderness and moderate swelling, and the joint may give out during an activity. Grade III sprains occur when the fibers of the ligament are completely torn, and the ligament itself has torn completely into two…
I plan to go into the field of exercise science for my career, so I am sure that this is an injury that I will see more of throughout my life. Through this research project I was able to further my knowledge on ACL tears and the rehabilitation process which affects athletes mentally and…
Like a lot of other injuries, the suggested treatment for quadriceps strain is RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevaion. Rest allows a muscle to recover and prevent further injury (Kary, 2010). Ice should be applied in 20-minute increments and never directly on the skin (AAOS, 2014), this might be helpful to decrease blood flow to the injury (Kary, 2010). Compressing the injury will prevent further swelling, and coupled with elevation it might prevent interstitial fluid accumulation in the injured site (Kary, 2010). This protocol should be followed for the first 24-72 hours of the injury occurrence (Kary, 2010) and it will help Grade 1 sprains the most.…
As a later learned, this tendon is called the “anterior talofibular tendon” or ATFL, and is the most commonly sprained ligament by both athletes and non-athletes. Immediately, I experienced swelling and pain with movement,…
Soccer is one of the biggest team sports out there in the world with an estimated figure of about 265 million players in the world. Unfortunately, soccer-related knee injuries are very common and constitute a major problem not only in soccer but many other sports. The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee structure that is injured during play and practice. An ACL injury can be characterized as a partial of a full tear of the ligament; surgical repair of the ACL is very common, expensive and it requires extensive long-term rehabilitation at $17000 to $25000 per injury. The ACL injury is multifactorial that has several potential risk factors that contribute to sustaining this injury.…
Growing up, I watched a lot of sports. Baseball was my favorite. My family and I cheered for the Atlanta Braves through the good and bad times. Some of my favorite memories are of going to baseball games with my family.…
Football is an intense sport that can potentially detriment your body internally and or externally. Therefore, medical and or immediate attention may be required if the injury is severe and can harm the individual that is hurt. However, just in case the person is hurt just to ensure their safety a medical team will be present, and ready to assist any player on the team at practice, and or game during the season as well as, off season. Since, football is a physical enduring sport injuries may occur frequently to players that play the game. Furthermore, the injuries that can occur can vary from minor to extreme.…
ACL injuries are of the most intriguing sports injuries today due to their causes, recovery path, prevention methods, and how the injury has progressed in technology. The ACL is the center of much responsibility when it comes to the knee. The ACL runs across the knee joint, and keeps the shin from sliding forward, and provides stability when performing rotational movements. It is one of the many ligaments that holds the knee joint in place, and keeps the knee from buckling.…