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Location and dynamic function of the wrist ligaments determine susceptibility to injury. Wrist structures prone to injury are the triangular fibrocartilage complex and the scapholunate ligament. [1] Wrist sprains may occur when a ligament is ruptured or lacerated in severe trauma, stretched or twisted. [1] Commonly, wrist pain is caused by ...
Although most sprains can be managed without surgery, severe injuries may require tendon grafting or ligament repair based on the individual's circumstances. [22] The amount of rehabilitation and time needed for recovery will depend on the severity of the sprain. [23] A foot sprain is an injury to the ligaments that connect bones within the foot.
A soft tissue injury is the damage of muscles, ligaments and tendons throughout the body. Common soft tissue injuries usually occur from a sprain, strain, a one-off blow resulting in a contusion or overuse of a particular part of the body. Soft tissue injuries can result in pain, swelling, bruising and loss of function. [1]
Tendinitis is disorder when tendons of the hands become inflamed. Tendons are thick fibrous cords that attach small muscles of the hand to bones. A Tendon is useful for generation of power to bend or extend the finger. When repetitive action is performed, tendons often get inflamed and present with pain and difficulty for moving the finger.
De Quervain syndrome occurs when two tendons that control movement of the thumb become constricted by their tendon sheath in the wrist. [3] [5] [6] This results in pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. [3] Radial abduction of the thumb is painful. [6] On some occasions, there is uneven movement or triggering of the thumb with ...
Tendinopathy is a type of tendon disorder that results in pain, swelling, and impaired function. [2] The pain is typically worse with movement. [2] It most commonly occurs around the shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis, biceps tendinitis), elbow (tennis elbow, golfer's elbow), wrist, hip, knee (jumper's knee, popliteus tendinopathy), or ankle (Achilles tendinitis).
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Tendons and ligaments play an active role in maintain joint stability and controls the limits of joint movements, once injured tendons and ligaments detrimentally impact motor functions. [ 14 ] [ 2 ] Injuries associated with repetitive-use activities include: tennis elbow , tendonitis , wrist injuries, myelopathy , low back injuries and lower ...