A ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb typically occurs when the thumb is forcibly pushed outward and extended away from the hand. T

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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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

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

The most common fractures to need surgery would be a metacarpal shaft fracture or a metacarpal neck fracture. An athlete probably would have

In athletes the injury typically occurs from two primary mechanisms. A labral tear can occur due to a traumatic injury, usually from multipl

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

The alteration to mental status can be obvious, such as loss of consciousness (being knocked out), confusion or disorientation. Other sympto

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

The pectoralis major is a broad muscle that includes two major sections. The sternal portion runs from the sternum (breast bone) across to t

Athletes will usually have swelling over the acromioclavicular joint and the front of the shoulder. Most individuals will not be able to lif

With overuse to the quadriceps muscle in sports, one can develop irritation and inflammation of the tendon, called quadriceps tendonitis. Ov

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

At the immediate time of injury, the athlete may have sharp pain in the knee. With large tears, athletes will usually have dramatic swelling

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

An ACL Tear typically occurs as a non-contact injury with a planted foot on the ground.

Athletes will typically have swelling over the outside (lateral) aspect of the knee. There will also be tenderness to the touch over the lat

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

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