Dislocations, sprains and strains
23 entries in the Dislocations, Sprains and Strains compendium.
Bankart lesionShoulder injury involving the anterior glenoid labrum.Biceps femoris tendon ruptureA hamstring tendon injury from explosive knee bending.Cuboid syndromeA common but poorly recognized foot condition causing lateral pain.Dislocation of jawJaw dislocation involves detachment of bones at the TMJ.Glenolabral articular disruptionA shoulder injury involving cartilage and labral damage.High ankle sprainA sprain of the syndesmotic ligaments above the ankle joint.Hip dislocationA medical emergency requiring prompt reduction of the femoral head.Joint dislocationAbnormal separation of bones at a joint, often from trauma.Meniscus tearA tear of the knee's fibrocartilage menisci.Metatarsophalangeal joint sprainInjury to the ball-of-foot joint, often from sports on artificial turf.Patellar dislocationKneecap slips out of position, often from sports or twisting.Patellar tendon ruptureA tear of the tendon connecting the kneecap to the tibia.Perthes lesionA variant Bankart lesion with intact but stripped periosteum.Posterior cruciate ligament injuryPCL injury destabilizes kneePulled elbowCommon childhood elbow injury from ligament slippage after arm traction.Pulled hamstringA common muscle injury from overstretching or tearing.Separated shoulderA common shoulder injury classified into six types.Dislocated shoulderThe most frequently dislocated joint in the human body.SLAP tearA superior labral tear from anterior to posterior in the shoulder.Sprained ankleA common ligament injury of the ankle joint.Sprained wristA wrist ligament injury from stretching or tearing.SubluxationPartial dislocation of a joint or organ, with disputed chiropractic claims.Whiplash (medicine)Neck injury from sudden distortion, often linked to rear-end crashes.
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