Randon Hall, MD
Unraveling the UCL Injury of Thumb
A ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb typically occurs when the thumb is forcibly pushed outward and extended away from the hand. T
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 27, 2018
Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures
Scaphoid fractures can occur in children and adults. Non-operative treatment typically consists of a short arm thumb spica cast that immobil
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 24, 2018
Analysis of Top 5 Sports Injuries of March 2018
MLB Dodgers' Justin Turner - Wrist Fracture
NBA golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant - Rib Injury
NCAA Purdue Boilermakers' Isaac
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 23, 2018
Hook of Hamate Fracture in Athletes Can Be Complex
Typically occurs with a blunt trauma to the hand, usually from swinging a baseball bat, tennis racquet or golf club. The injury can also occ
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 15, 2018
What Makes a Pediatric Wrist Fracture Different?
Typically occurs with a direct force to the wrist, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand. In kids, we typically will see the injury oc
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 14, 2018
Surgical Indications and Treatment of a Metacarpal Fracture
The most common fractures to need surgery would be a metacarpal shaft fracture or a metacarpal neck fracture. An athlete probably would have
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 14, 2018
Injury Analysis of a Torn Labrum (Shoulder)
In athletes the injury typically occurs from two primary mechanisms. A labral tear can occur due to a traumatic injury, usually from multipl
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 9, 2018
What Exactly is a Jones Fracture (Foot) and Why Might it Need Surgery?
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone at a very specific location called Zone 2 at the base of the fifth metatarsal. T
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 9, 2018
Sports Related Concussion - Diagnosis and Evaluation
The alteration to mental status can be obvious, such as loss of consciousness (being knocked out), confusion or disorientation. Other sympto
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 7, 2018
Clavicle Fracture (Collar Bone)
Typically occurs with a direct force to the outside aspect of the shoulder or a direct impact to the front of the shoulder, such as a fall d
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 5, 2018
Pectoralis Muscle Tear
The pectoralis major is a broad muscle that includes two major sections. The sternal portion runs from the sternum (breast bone) across to t
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Randon Hall, MD
Mar 4, 2018
Acromioclavicular Injury (Shoulder Separation)
Athletes will usually have swelling over the acromioclavicular joint and the front of the shoulder. Most individuals will not be able to lif
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Randon Hall, MD
Feb 23, 2018
Quadriceps Tendinopathy
With overuse to the quadriceps muscle in sports, one can develop irritation and inflammation of the tendon, called quadriceps tendonitis. Ov
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Randon Hall, MD
Feb 19, 2018
Patella (Knee Cap) Fracture
If the fracture is treated non-surgically, one of the key factors associated with return to play is the direction of the fracture. When the
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Randon Hall, MD
Feb 18, 2018
Traumatic Meniscus Tear
At the immediate time of injury, the athlete may have sharp pain in the knee. With large tears, athletes will usually have dramatic swelling
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Randon Hall, MD
Feb 17, 2018
Patella (Knee Cap) Dislocation
Usually occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground. Many times the athlete is shifting directions, where the body is m
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Randon Hall, MD
Feb 12, 2018
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tear
An ACL Tear typically occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground.
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Randon Hall, MD
Feb 12, 2018
Isolated LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament) Injury
Athletes will typically have swelling over the outside (lateral) aspect of the knee. There will also be tenderness to the touch over the lat
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Randon Hall, MD
Feb 11, 2018
Os Navicularis (Accessory Navicular)
Some athletes will note that there is a large prominence over the inner arch of the foot. They may have tenderness with pressure over this a
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Randon Hall, MD
Jan 5, 2018
Sever's Disease - Pediatric Heel Pain
Injury is specific to pediatric athletes, usually in the age range of 7 to 12 years. Athletes will usually complain of heel pain at the end
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