Overuse injuries
20 entries in the Overuse Injuries compendium.
Acetabular labrum tearCommon hip cartilage injury from repetitive microtrauma or trauma.Achilles tendinitisA common overuse injury of the Achilles tendon.Chondromalacia patellaeCondition involving inflammation and softening of kneecap cartilage.Chronic traumatic encephalopathyNeurodegenerative tauopathy from repetitive head impacts, diagnosed only after death.Climber's fingerCommon climbing overuse injury to finger tendon pulleys.Climbing injuriesOveruse injuries dominate climbing, especially in fingers, elbows, and shoulders.Computer vision syndromeEye condition from prolonged screen use causing strain and discomfort.De Quervain tendinopathyA wrist condition involving thumb tendon sheath thickening.Dry eye syndromeDry eye syndrome is now recognized as a distinct disease entity.Emacs pinkyA repetitive strain injury from Emacs key combinations.Golfer's elbowChronic elbow tendinosis from repetitive arm overuse.Hand arm vibrationsOccupational hazard from vibrating tools causing hand–arm vibration syndrome.Hypothenar hammer syndromeVascular occlusion from repetitive hand trauma.Iliotibial band syndromeSecond most common knee injury, often affecting runners and cyclists.Little League elbowOveruse throwing injury of the elbow growth plate in children.Median nerve palsyNerve disorder causing thumb paralysis and hand deformity.Nintendo thumbRepetitive strain injury from excessive Nintendo controller use.Patellar tendinitisOveruse injury of the patellar tendon causing anterior knee pain.Patellofemoral pain syndromeCommon knee pain from kneecap-femur issues, especially in runners.Plantar fasciitisA common cause of heel pain from plantar fascia disorder.
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