Common Injuries and what they mean?

There are many injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system, many of them are particular to athletes and active people of all ages.
This is a list of the more common injuries we as Sports Medicine
physicians see along a brief synopsis of each.

Shoulder:
1) Dislocation
2) AC Separation
3) SLAP lesion
4) Labral Tear



Knee:
1) ACL Tear
2) Meniscus Tear
3) MCL Tear
4) Patella Dislocation



Leg:
1) Shin Splints
2) Tibial Stress Fracture



Ankle:
1) Achilles Tendon Rupture
2) High Ankle Sprain




**This material is for your information only. It is not meant to guide your own treatment or medical decision making - make sure you consult with an MD for YOUR medical decisions and return to play guidelines.