bone injuries
A break in the upper part of the shinbone near the knee joint, swelling, difficulty bearing weight, and visible deformity are all symptoms of this injury
proximal tibial fx
happens with sudden stops, you will usually feel/hear a popping sound the knee will also feel unstable and will swell right away. It is most often caused by non-contact movements like landing awkwardly from a jump, making a sudden change of direction, or pivoting with a planted foot
ACL tear ( anterior cruciate lig)
when a force greater than the muscle can withstand is placed on the front of the thigh, causing the muscle fibers to stretch or tear, can occur from a direct blow, a fall, or sudden movements like sprinting or jumping, and from chronic overuse through repetitive strain and improper conditioning. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking or moving the leg.
Quadriceps sprain
happens when the outer layers of skin are rubbed or torn away, common causes include falling, tripping, or sliding. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, redness, and bleeding
Knee abrasion
When the tibia and femur are completely separated. Severe pain, a visible deformity of the knee, and an inability to move the joint are all symptoms.
tibiofemoral dislocation
overuse injury where the tendon below the kneecap gets irritated. The pain will be right under the kneecap.
.pateller tendonitis
happens when one or more of the muscles in the back of the thigh are stretched too far, causing them to tear. It often occurs during sudden, forceful movements like sprinting, jumping, or kicking, especially without a proper warm-up. Symptoms include sudden, sharp pain in the back of the thigh, a "popping" or "tearing" sensation, swelling, and bruising.
Hamstring strain
typically occurs from a sudden, forceful load on the knee, such as when landing awkwardly or a direct blow to the knee. Symptoms include sharp pain below the kneecap, an inability to straighten the knee, a "popping" sound at the time of injury, and swelling.
Pateller tendon rupture
A break in the lower part of the femur just above the knee joint. Severe pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness to the touch, and visible deformity are all symptoms.
Distal femur fx
it can be caused by a direct blow to the outside of the knee, a sudden twist of the knee, or by quickly changing directions, which forces the knee to bend inward. The pain is on the inside especially when pushing the knee inward
MCL sprain ( medial collateral lig.)
Happens when the iliotibial band becomes overly tight and irritated, causing friction and pain on the outside of the knee or hip. Symptoms include sharp or burning pain on the outside of the knee, which can extend to the hip and thigh
IT band syndrome
typically occurs from a direct blow to the front of the shin with the knee in an extended position, or from a twisting injury to the ankle. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and bruising around the knee, difficulty walking or bearing weight on the leg, and numbness or tingling.
fibular head fracture
Break in the kneecap, possible cause could be a direct blow or landing akwardly. Immediate pain and swelling around the kneecap, bruising, and the inability to straighten or bend the knee, often making it difficult or impossible to walk or bear weight.
Patella fx
when the ligament is stretched too far, typically by a force that pushes the knee sideways towards the body. Symptoms include pain and tenderness on the outside of the knee, swelling, and bruising
LCL sprain (Lateral collateral lig.)LCL sprain (Lateral collateral lig.)
happens when the calf muscle is overstretched or torn during a sudden, forceful movement, such as running, jumping, or quickly changing direction. Symptoms include sudden, sharp pain in the back of the calf, an audible pop at the time of injury, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking or standing on tiptoe.
Gastrocnemius strain
happens most often from a direct, forceful trauma to the knee that causes the patella to dislocate. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and tenderness
medial retinaculum
a severe injury where the lower and of the femur peirces the skin. They also have a higher risk of infection and damage to surounding tissues if not treated fast enough.
open distal femoral fx
typically occurs when the knee is forced into a position that causes the shin bone to move backward. Symptoms include pain and swelling, often concentrated at the back of the knee.
PCL sprain( posterior cruciate lig.)
The injury happens when the muscle is subjected to excessive force or repetitive stress, particularly during movements like running downhill or on uneven surfaces, or from forceful external rotation of the tibia on the femur. Symptoms include pain at the back and/or outer side of the knee, tenderness, and swelling
popliteus muscle strain
when the ligament is stretched too far, typically by a force that pushes the knee sideways towards the body. Symptoms include pain and tenderness on the outside of the knee, swelling, and bruising
LCL sprain