Sports Injuries Flashcards
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation- MoI
Fall on outstretched & abducted arm, trauma. 95% of shoulder dislocations
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation- Sx
Acute pain, deformity, holding shoulder in externally rotated position.
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation- Dx
X-ray initially, MRI to determine tears
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation- Tx
Reduced (Stimson method) & immobilized for 2-4 weeks, PT if recurrent
Posterior Shoulder- MoI
Uncommon- fall from height, epileptic seizures & electric shocks
Clavicle fracture- MoI
Direct trauma, one of most commonly fractured bones. High speed contact sports
Clavicle fracture- Sx
Shoulder sags forward & downward. Proximal fragment superior. Pain & limited ROM in flexion & abduction
Clavicle fracture- Dx
Clinical findings & x-ray
Clavicle fracture- Tx
Rest, immobilization, strengthening following healing
Epicondylitis- MoI
Chronic, repetitive overuse causing microtrauma at tendon insertion or excessive loading
Epicondylitis- Sx
Lateral-Pain in arm and wrist with extension. Tennis elbow.
Medial- Pain during pronation. Golfers elbow, tenderness at insertion point
Epicondylitis- Dx
Clinical tests
Epicondylitis- Tx
NSAIDs, activity modification, ice, stretching, counterforce brace, PT
Meniscal injury to knee- MoI
Rotational force applied with planted foot. Medial most common.
Meniscal injury to knee- Sx
Pain, clicking & locking sensation, antalgic gait, swelling 24 hrs following injury
Meniscal injury to knee- Dx
McMurray & Apley test, MRI to confirm
Meniscal injury to knee- Tx
Immobilization, analgesics & PT Repair & debridement,
Anterior cruciate ligament injury- MoI
valgus blow to knee, jumping, pivot or deceleration