If chronic overuse persists in an athlete, the patella tendon can undergo degenerative changes. These changes can lead to tendinosis

The medial (inner side) of the elbow tends to be the greatest area of concern when it comes to elbow pain in young throwing athletes.

Oblique muscle injuries are common in sports, especially those that involve significant twisting and rotation.

Joel Embiid’s knee soreness has left every Philly fan waiting to the last minute to find out if he will play in each of the 76ers playoff ga

Injury to the tendon can be problematic for athletes in a variety of sports. Due to significant stresses with sprinting sports as well as wi

First off, what exactly is his injury? Basically Washington either has a sprain of one of the lesser ligaments in the foot or he has a Lisfr

Every patient is different, so we are just going to look at the most common options for young, active patients with closed growth plates. Ty

Victor Oladipo, Indiana Pacers shooting guard is reported to have a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee. With this report his season i

Here is a basic approach to a short-arm cast. Don't try this at home. It is just an educational tutorial for those learning to perform c

As in most things in medicine, there are patterns to watch for when suspecting a stress fracture of the lumbar spine. The first piece of imp

Basically, at this point the medical team would identify that this is the area of concern and investigate further. I believe this is where t

Athletes can can be young and otherwise healthy and present with a highly variable set of symptoms. It is believed that the majority of the

When an ankle dislocation occurs, the talus comes out from under the tibia to sit outside of the true ankle joint. It is possible for this t

Basically, the treatment involves supportive care to allow the fracture to heal on its own. Athletes might use a protective padding or brace

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear (TFCC) injuries typically occur from direct trauma or repetitive impact to the wrist. Most individual

The most difficult part of the whole situation is that there is not much that can be done to expedite the healing process. If a nerve is str

The procedure for removal of the torn portion of the meniscus is called a meniscectomy. Included is a short clip depicting a tear of the ant

This type of an injury will be affected from twisting, turning and body to body impact. It will also impact deep breathing and the ability t

Osgood-Schlatter's Disease (Tibial Tuberosity Apophysitis) is specific to pediatric athletes, usually in the age range of 8 to 15 years,

A PCL injury typically occurs as a direct contact to the front of the lower leg, when the knee is in a 90 degree bent position. The classic