Common Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
common knee injuries
A
torn meniscus: forceful twisting
torn ACL: extreme, planting and changing direction quickly
2
Q
joint injuries
A
torn cartilage: caused by aggressive movement
sprains: stabilizing ligaments are stretched or torn
dislocations: bones are forced out of alignment
3
Q
inflammatory conditions
A
bursitis: inflammation of bursa
tendonitis: inflammation of tendon
4
Q
arthritis
A
inflammation of joints
5
Q
osteoarthritis (OA)
A
long term degenerative condition, wear down of cartilage, bone on bone contact can happen
6
Q
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
A
autoimmune disease, immune system attacks normal, healthy joint tissue
