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I.M. Doctor, M.D. My Office My City, State. 10 COMMON ORTHOPAEDIC INJURIES. The information in this presentation was provided to the presenter by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and may be modified. Endorsement of this presentation by the AAOS is not implied or inferred.
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I.M. Doctor, M.D. My Office My City, State 10 COMMON ORTHOPAEDIC INJURIES
The information in this presentation was provided to the presenter by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and may be modified. Endorsement of this presentation by the AAOS is not implied or inferred. Thank you to A. Herbert Alexander, MD for his significant contributions to the content of this presentation.
What is an orthopaedic surgeon? • MD or DO who specializes in treatment and health maintenance of musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, cartilage and spine)
What is an orthopaedic surgeon? • The expert in treating the musculoskeletal system • The expert in maintaining musculoskeletal health
Educating an Orthopaedic Surgeon • College • Medical School • Orthopaedic Internship and Residency • Fellowship (optional) • 2 Years Practice TOTAL 4 4 5 (1) 2 16 years!
What do orthopaedic surgeons do? • Diagnose • Treat • Medication • Physical Therapy • Exercise • Brace • Surgery • Prevent
Common Orthopaedic Injuries • Ankle Sprain • Plantar Fasciitis • Tennis Elbow • ACL Tear • Meniscus Tear Shoulder Dislocation Rotator Cuff Tear Stress Fractures Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Distal Radius Fracture
Acute - sudden trauma such as sprains, strains, bruises, and fractures Overuse - series of repeated small injuries Acute vs. Overuse Injuries
Ligament injury Ankle pain, tenderness, swelling Ankle Sprain Twisting force One or more of these ligaments can be torn or stretched. Illustration reproduced with permission from The Body Almanac, Rosemont, IL American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003
R.I.C.E. Rehabilitation Anti-inflammatory Brace Ankle Sprain Illustration reproduced with permission from The Body Almanac, Rosemont, IL American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003
Microtears of plantar fascia Painful heel Plantar Fasciitis
Tape heel, arch Customized orthotics Stretching Massage Exercises Plantar Fasciitis
Warm up well before sports or activities Ice heel, 20-30 minutes after sports or stretching Anti-inflammatories Night splint Massage Plantar Fasciitis - Treatment
Prepare before running Wear good, supportive shoes Arch support Keep feet strong Avoid activities that cause heel pain See orthopaedic surgeon if pain persists Plantar Fasciitis
Lateral epicondyle Tennis Elbow
Warm up, stretch before play Correct, maintained equipment Condition beforehand Evaluate cause Tennis Elbow
Direct blow to knee Non-contact injury, with foot planted and an and attempted change in direction Landing on straight leg Making abrupt stops ACL Injury
ACL Tear Normal anatomy Hyperextension Anterior cruciate ligament Femur Femur slips Anterior cruciate ligament tears Patella Tibia Fibula Illustration reproduced with permission from The Body Almanac, Rosemont, IL American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003
ACL Tear • Treatment – surgical • Incidence of ACL much higher among female athletes • Combination of causal factors
ACL Tear- Prevention Land safely from jumps Practice cutting maneuvers Use little steps to stop Strengthening exercises
Helps knee joint carry weight, glide, and turn Twisting injury Football and other contact sports Meniscus Tear
Pain Giving way Locking Clicking Swelling Meniscus Tear
Meniscus Tear Normal meniscus Torn meniscus
Normal Shoulder Reproduced with permission from Thompson WO, Warren RF, Barnes RP, Hunt S: Shoulder Injuries in Schenck RC (ed): Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, 3rd Edition. Rosemont, IL American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1999
Traumatic Shoulder Dislocation • Intense pain • Shoulder looks out of place or locked in certain positions • Muscle spasms • Bruises, swelling, numbness, weakness
Traumatic Shoulder Dislocation Reproduced with permission from: Soft Tissue Trauma, in Bernstein J (ed):Musculoskeletal Medicine. Rosemont, IL American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003
Closed grip pull-downs Rotation exercises Resistance exercises Surgery Traumatic Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder pain Worse at night Weakness Catching Limited motion Rotator Cuff Tear
Treatment Rest Cold & heat Sling Physical Therapy NSAIDS Injection Surgery Rotator Cuff Tear
Prevention Avoid repetitive activities with the arm at shoulder level or higher Rotator Cuff Tear
Stress Fractures Calcaneus Tibia Talus Fibula Medial malleolus Lateral malleolus Talus Ankle joint (tibiotalar joint) Midfoot (tarsals) Metatarsals Phalanges Illustration reproduced with permission from The Body Almanac, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2003
“Micro-cracks” Pain “Overuse” Stress Fractures
Median nerve Transverse carpal ligament Flexor tendons Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clumsiness Numbness Tingling Pain
Splint or brace at night Cortisone injections Anti-inflammatories Surgery to release ligament Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Also known as wrist fracture Fall on outstretched hand Snowboarders, skaters Nondisplaced - cast Displaced - surgery Distal Radius Fracture
Keep it dry Don’t pull out the padding Don’t stick objects inside Keep dirt, sand & powder out Don’t break off or trim edges Wrist Fracture – Cast Care
Signs of trouble: Increased pain & feeling cast is too tight Numbness or tingling in the hand Burning or stinging Excessive swelling in the hands and fingers Loss of active movement of fingers Loosening Wrist Fracture – Cast Care
Overuse Injuries & Boomeritis® Training errors Improper technique Less-than-optimal environment
Overuse Injuries Change intensity, duration, frequency Warm up Heat before, ice after Cross train Technique
Boomeritis® • Exercise - key, but . . . • Bike accidents prevail • Mortality > children • < 50% wear helmets
Boomeritis® tendinitis sprains bursitis strains
R.I.C.E. Alter or stop sports activities Physical therapy & medication Surgery may be warranted Treatment