Ligament injuries occur when the tough, elastic bands of tissue that connect bones and stabilize joints are stretched or torn. Commonly resulting from trauma or sports-related activities, these injuries can range from mild sprains to complete tears. Symptoms often include pain, swelling, bruising, and instability of the affected joint. Treatment varies depending on the severity and may include rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy, or in severe cases, surgical repair to restore function and stability.
ACL TEARS:KNEE
When to see your doctor:
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Loud ‘POP’ sound and sensation during injury.
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Pain & Swelling immediate after fall or an accident or a Sports injury
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Feeling of instability or giving way with weight bearing.
MENISCAL REPAIR:KNEE
When to see your doctor:
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Pain especially when twisting or rotating your knee.
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Difficulty straightening your knee fully
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Feeling as though your knee we is locked in place when you try to move it.
ROTATOR CUFF TEAR: SHOULDER
When to see your doctor:
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Pain that keeps coming during certain things such as lifting over your head.
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Difficulty in combing your hair
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Difficulty in removing your clothes over head
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Pain which prevents your sleep on injured side
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Limited mobility to move your arm
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Muscle weakness
Acromio clavicular dislocation: SHOULDER
When to see your doctor:
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Pain and swelling on top of the shoulder ​
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Bump with visible deformity on shoulder
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Collar bone out of place
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Difficulty in using the shoulder.
Bankarts repair : Shoulder
When to see your doctor:
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Repeated shoulder dislocation.
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Repeated instances of shoulder giving out.
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Persistent sensation of shoulder feeling loose, slipping in and out of joint.
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Pain caused due to shoulder injury.