Anterior Talofibular Ligament Tear: Healing Time, Grades, and Rehabilitation
Healing time for an anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) tear varies by severity, from 2-4 weeks for mild sprains to 8 weeks-6 months for severe ruptu...
By Hart
Category: Sports Injuries
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MCL Knee Injury: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An MCL knee injury, often a typo for LCM, refers to damage to the Medial Collateral Ligament on the inner side of the knee, which stabilizes the joint...
By Jordan
Ice Skating: Risks of Ankle Sprains, Prevention, and Recovery
Yes, ice skating inherently poses a high risk for ankle sprains due to factors like the unstable ice surface, rigid boot design, high-impact falls, an...
By Hart
Biking: Shoulder Pain, Causes, Prevention, and When to Seek Help
While biking is not inherently hard on shoulders, discomfort often stems from poor bike fit, improper posture, inadequate core strength, or pre-existi...
By Hart
Knee Swelling After Running: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Knee swelling after running is a common sign of inflammation, often indicating an overuse injury or acute trauma to the joint, requiring attention and...
By Hart
Elbow Lock-Up During Lifting: Causes, Prevention, and Management
Elbow lock-up during lifting typically occurs due to either mechanical impingement within the joint, often from hyperextension or loose bodies, or as ...
By Hart
DIP Joint Pain in Climbers: Causes, Prevention, and Management
DIP joint pain in climbers typically arises from intense, repetitive gripping and crimping forces, leading to conditions like flexor tendon irritation...
By Hart
Knee ACL Injury: Mechanisms, Contributing Factors, and Prevention
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries primarily occur due to non-contact mechanisms involving sudden deceleration, cutting, pivoting, or awkward l...
By Jordan
ACL Reconstruction: Surgical Duration, Recovery, and What to Expect
ACL reconstruction surgery typically takes 1 to 2 hours, though the entire hospital stay, including pre-operative procedures and post-operative recove...
By Hart
