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What is Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendonitis? Rotator cuff calcific tendonitis is a fairly common cause of shoulder pain, which is difficult to distinguish from rotator cuff tendonitis or a torn rotator cuff. The cause of this relatively common shoulder problem is not fully understood. As the name suggests, rotator cuff calcific tendonitis is characterised by … Read more
What is an AC Joint Sprain? A ‘shoulder separation’ is a common shoulder injury in sports and produces immediate shoulder pain. The term shoulder separation refers to an injury of the ligaments at the acromioclavicular (AC) Joint. The AC joint is part of the shoulder complex. It is situated at the outside point of the … Read more
What is a PCL Tear? Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located deep within the knee joint and PCL injuries are quite common knee injuries in sport. The PCL is larger and stronger than the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It passes backwards and downwards from the bottom of the thigh bone to the top of the … Read more
Knee Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and can be found in many joints, but the knee is commonly affected. Osteoarthritis involves the wear and tear of the whole joint, including the articular cartilage, subchondral bone and joint capsule. The cartilage at the ends of the bones becomes worn and then abnormal … Read more
The Lateral Collateral Ligament is the knee ligament that is located on the outside of the knee that links the thigh bone and the shin bone. It is the main stabiliser of the lateral aspect of the knee. A ligament injury is referred to as a sprain, and this knee injury can occur if the … Read more
What is Osteoarthritis of the Knee? Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a common cause of knee pain and knee swelling that usually manifests itself in middle age. The term osteoarthritis is somewhat misleading, because it’s literal meaning is ‘joint inflammation’. Although there is a component of joint inflammation with this condition, the primary process of tissue damage … Read more
What is a Sprained Thumb Injury? A sprained thumb is often referred to as skier’s thumb, due to the prevalence of this injury during skiing. It is a common cause of thumb pain and swelling. Skier’s thumb refers to damage to the ulnar collateral ligament at the base of the thumb. It is important to … Read more
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of wrist and hand pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be characterised by pins and needles’ in the hand. The carpal tunnel refers to a gap in the carpal (wrist) bones through which muscles, blood vessels and nerves pass on their way to … Read more
What is a Bennett’s Fracture Injury? Bennett’s fracture is a fracture dislocation of the thumb. A fracture dislocation at the base of the thumb is not uncommon in boxers, rugby players, American football players and football (soccer) goalkeepers. It refers to a fracture of the metacarpal (thumb) bone at the joint surface with the carpal … Read more
What is a Groin Strain Injury? A groin strain (adductor strain) is one of the most common injuries in sports, especially football. Moving the leg through a large range of movement such as kicking means sports like judo, karate and rugby can also hold a high risk. Running through particularly muddy ground or on a … Read more