Sports Injury

According to an OrthoIndy hand specialist, sports-related hand injuries range from minor to serious, like a fracture or dislocation of the wrist or finger.

Ankle injuries are some of the most common mishaps among sports participants, accounting for nearly half of all athletic injuries. But most can be treated without surgery.

The most common cause of a meniscus tear is a quick twisting or pivoting maneuver of the knee joint; usually associated with the knee being in a bent position when it was twisted.

As basketball season takes off it’s important to remember that there are dangers involved and a risk of injury for those who take part in the running, jumping and fast-paced demands of the sport.

Concussions are the most common injuries seen in hockey. However, other common hockey injuries include knee and shoulder injuries.

Football is a collision sport with a high risk of injury. It is important for athletes to wear the protective gear and follow safe methods of play.

According to Dr. Mark DiLella, an OrthoIndy sports medicine specialist, a shoulder dislocation is a complete separation of the ball (humerus) and cup (glenoid) joint surfaces.

Sports that require a lot of running and jumping, such as soccer, football and basketball, can also cause a lot of injuries such as twisted ankles and ACL tears.

For a lot of Indiana residents, summer time means spending time outdoors at the lake. With all the fun, sometimes it’s hard to remember to stay safe.

Shin splints are the result of repetitive impact activity such as running or jumping on hard surfaces. Fortunately they can be treated without a doctor’s help.

Total joint replacement physician Dr. Kevin Scheid discusses common motorsport racing injuries.

The most flexible joint in the entire human body is the shoulder joint.