Sports Medicine - Injuries

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What is the role of ligaments?

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To connect bone to bone.

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What is a chronic injury?

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An injury that is old and reoccurring.

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What is an acute injury?

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An injury that is new.

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What happens during a dislocation?

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A bone slips out of joint and stays out, requiring assistance to put it back in.

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What is the difference between acute and chronic injuries?

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Acute injuries are new, while chronic injuries are old and reoccurring.

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What is a contusion?

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A bruise caused by direct trauma to the tissue.

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What is myositis ossificans?

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A condition where bone forms in muscle tissue after injury.

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What is a UCL sprain?

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An injury to the ulnar collateral ligament, often seen in throwing athletes.

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What is olecranon bursitis?

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Inflammation of the bursa at the elbow, often due to repetitive motion.

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What is a radial head fracture?

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A fracture of the radial head, commonly associated with elbow injuries.