Glrya Orthopedics

Orthopaedic injuries are injuries to the musculoskeletal system of the body. In other words, orthopaedic injuries are injuries to the bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, etc.

Types of orthopaedic injuries:

Some of the common orthopaedic surgeries are tennis elbow, ankle sprain, fractures, shoulder dislocations, meniscus tear, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, plantar fasciitis, etc.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

ACL is one of the strong tissue bands that help connect our femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shinbone). ACL tears usually occur during sports that involve jumping, a sudden stop, or a sudden change in direction.

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Causes of ACL tears are:

  • Making sudden changes in directions, like taking a sharp cut.
  • Receiving a direct impact or collision to the knee.
  • Landing improperly after a jump.
  • Putting excessive strain on the knee.
  • Engaging in pivoting movements with the foot placed firmly on the ground. 

 

Symptoms of ACL tears are: 

  • Experiencing a popping sensation or hearing a loud pop in the knee.
  • Suffering rapid swelling in the knee area.
  • Having intense pain and not being able to do regular activities.
  • Experiencing a loss of range of motion in the knee.
  • Not being able to bear weight.

 

Treatment options for ACL tears are: 

  • You can follow the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) model for self-care at home.
  • Another treatment option is rehabilitation therapy. A physical therapist will teach you exercises to reduce swelling and pain and restore your knee’s full range of motion.
  • The last option is surgery. In ACL reconstruction surgery, the surgeon replaces the damaged ligament with a segment of the tendon.

 

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

It is a condition identified by pain in the elbow due to overloading of the tendons like repetitive movements of the arm and wrist.

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Causes of tennis elbow are:

  • Cutting up meat
  • Repetitive use of computer mouse
  • Regular use of plumbing tools
  • Painting

 

Symptoms of tennis elbow are:

  • Unable to turn a doorknob
  • Unable to hold or grip any object
  • Unable to lift a cup

 

Treatment options for tennis elbow are:

  • Muscle-strengthening exercises are recommended to strengthen the muscles of the forearm.
  • Orthopaedic surgeons might also suggest injecting botox, and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) into the affected muscle.
  • In case the problem isn’t cured in the long term, then surgery is also recommended by the doctors.

 

Meniscus Tear: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

It occurs when the meniscus (C-shaped cartilage in the knee) gets damaged due to a sudden blow or twist to the knee. 

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Causes of a meniscus tear are:

  • Direct blow to the knee.
  • Meniscus weakens with age and becomes more liable to tears.
  • Suddenly twisting the knee.
  • Repetitive stress to the knee due to activities that involves heavy lifting, squatting, or kneeling.
  • Pre-existing conditions that put extra stress on the meniscus.

 

Symptoms of a meniscus tear are:

  • Swollen knee within the first 24-48 hours of the tear.
  • Pain in the area where the meniscus is located.
  • Stiffness in the knee and having problems bending or straightening the leg.
  • Clicking or popping sensation in the knee.
  • Feeling like knee gets locked in a certain position.
  • Feeling instability in the knee, especially during weight-bearing activities.

 

Treatment options for meniscus tear are:

  • You can follow the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) model for self-care at home.
  • Physical therapy may also be recommended by the orthopaedic surgeon to improve knee flexibility and healing.
  • A knee brace is also used to provide stability and support to the knee in order to protect the meniscus from further injury.
  • For severe tears, arthroscopic surgery may be recommended.
  • In cases of extensive meniscus damage, a meniscus transplant may be considered, where a donor meniscus is used to replace the damaged one.

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