Condition: Common Sports Injuries

Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. The most common injuries include strains/ruptures, knee injuries, concussion and fractures.

Overview

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Strains/Rupture

A strain is a pull, twist/tear of a muscle or tendon. Strains are very common sports injuries, especially for those who play contact sports. Similarly to sprains, strains can be either a minor tear, to a complete tear of a muscle/tendon – which usually happens in muscles or tendons between two joints. Common strain injuries include Achilles tendon strain; an injury that occurs in the Achilles tendon, and a condition that runners normally experience. Some symptoms include swelling around or within the tendon itself, pain, and or stiffness.



Knee Injuries

Knee injuries include trauma to one or more tissues that make up the knee joint. Knee injuries often happen due to a fall, which can twist, fracture or dislocate the knee. Common knee injuries include a meniscal tear, which is what happens when you’ve torn your meniscus (a C-shaped pad of the cartilage in the knee that essentially acts as an absorber – each knee has two menisci). Some symptoms of a meniscal tear include a popping sensation, swelling/stiffness, and or pain. Another common knee injury is torn anterior cruciate ligament, the cruciate ligaments that are found inside your knee joint and cross each other like, similar to an 'X'. They provide stability for the knee to function properly, whether for your everyday day-to-day life or extreme sport. Some symptoms include pain or rapid swelling, loss of motion, and discomfort whilst walking.



Concussion

A concussion is a brain injury that affects the functionality of your brain. It occurs when your brain is moved out of its position for a short period of time – which is often caused by a direct blow to the head. Concussion symptoms are usually temporary but can affect your day-to-day life as they can include headaches, and problems with memory, vision, concentration, and coordination. People who usually play contact sports such as football or rugby are more likely to experience a concussion.



Fractures

A fracture is a broken bone and one of the most common sports injuries. Often, a fracture is caused by prolonged movements, repetitive forces, or even falls. Common fractures that happen within sports include shoulder fractures, as well as hand, foot, and ankle fractures. A heavy blow to the shoulder or a bad fall can cause the humerus (a bone in the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow) to fracture. Some signs of fracture include shoulder pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, and restricted shoulder movement. Hand fractures are common in the wrist and hand whilst playing sports as they are extremities that become vulnerable in extreme sports, such as tackling in rugby etc.



Common Sports Injuries

Strains/Rupture

Achilles tendon rupture/strain

Knee Injuries

meniscal tear, TACL

Concussion

Fractures

Shoulder, hands, foot

Common Sports Injuries Specialists

We boast a truly integrated team of orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatric surgeons, rheumatology specialists, paid medicine consultants and hand therapy specialists who are expert in common sports injuries, and how to treat them.

Dr Natasha Beach

Consultant in Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Specialist expertise: Sports Injuries, Paediatric Injuries, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Concussion, Frozen Shoulder.

Bookings are avaliable

Dr James Thing

Consultant in Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Specialist expertise: Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Orthopaedics, Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Frozen Shoulder, Tennis Elbow, Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine.

Dr Lorenzo Masci

Consultant in Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Specialist expertise: One-stop Solution for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Trauma and Overuse Musculoskeletal Injuries, Upper and Lower Limb Tendon Injuries, Ultrasound-guided Injections, Sports Medicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Sports Injuries, Orthopaedics, Shockwave Therapy, Musculoskeletal Injuries.

Mr Amit Amin

Consultant Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Foot and Ankle Conditions, Sports Injuries, Orthopaedics, Foot & Ankle, Bunions, Arthritis, Achilles Tendon Strain, Shockwave Therapy, Morton's Neuroma.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Francesc Malagelada

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Foot and Ankle Conditions, Orthopaedics, Foot & Ankle, Bunions, Sports Injuries, Achilles Tendon Surgery, Flat Foot Deformity, Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Surgery.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Lee Parker

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Foot and Ankle Conditions, Orthopaedics, Foot & Ankle, Bunions, Hammer Toe, Sports Injuries, Achilles Tendon Surgery.

Mr R. Lloyd Williams

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Foot and Ankle Conditions, Orthopaedics, Elite Sport, Sports Injuries, Sports Injuries of the Lower Limb, Foot & Ankle, Arthritis, Bunions, Morton's Neuroma.

Mr David Goodier

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Limb Reconstruction, Orthopaedics, Lower Limb Fracture Treatment, Knee.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Paul Hamilton

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Foot and Ankle Conditions, Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Upper and Lower Limb Tendon Injuries, Foot & Ankle, Bunions, Arthritis, Foot Surgery, Shockwave Therapy, Morton's Neuroma.

Mr Pal Ramesh

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Foot and Ankle Conditions, Sports Injuries, Orthopaedics, Foot & Ankle, Bunions, Hammer Toe, Shockwave Therapy, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy.

Mr Matthew Solan

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Foot and Ankle Conditions, Sports Injuries, Orthopaedics, Foot & Ankle, Bunions, Hammer Toe, Arthritis, Shockwave Therapy, Morton's Neuroma, Flat Foot Deformity.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Pramod Achan

Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Hip Conditions, Knee Conditions, Sports Injuries, Orthopaedics, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip, Hip and Knee Disorders, Knee, Knee Reconstruction, Knee Arthroscopy, Arthritis, Meniscal Surgery.

Mr Joshua Lee

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Knee Conditions, Hip Conditions, Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Hip, Knee, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy, ACL Surgery, Arthritis, PCL Surgery, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Meniscal Surgery.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Deepu Sethi

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Knee Conditions, Sports Injuries, Orthopaedics, Knee, Knee Arthroscopy, ACL Surgery, Meniscal Surgery, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, PCL Surgery, Knee Injuries, Cartilage Injuries.

Mr Kostas Tsitskaris

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Hip Conditions, Knee Conditions, Sports Injuries, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Hip, Knee, Hip Arthroscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement.

Mr Mark Webb

Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Arthroscopy, ACL Surgery, Joint Preservation, Hip, Knee.

Mr Toby Baring

Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Conditions, Trauma, Trauma and Overuse Musculoskeletal Injuries, Orthopaedics, Shoulder & Elbow, Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Elbow Surgery.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Yemi Pearse

Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Upper Limb Fractures, Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Shoulder & Elbow, Arthritis, Elbow Surgery.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Simon Owen-Johnstone

Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Conditions, Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Shoulder & Elbow, Arthritis, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Carpal Tunnel, Elbow Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Frozen Shoulder.

Bookings are avaliable

Mr Sam Gidwani

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Hand and Wrist Surgery, Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Hand & Wrist, Trigger Finger, Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, Arthritis.

Mr Donald Sammut

Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Specialist Hand Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Hand Reconstruction, Orthopaedics, Hand & Wrist, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel, Hand and Wrist Surgery, Cubital Tunnel, Sports Injuries.

Bookings are avaliable

Miss Shamim Umarji

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist expertise: Hand and Wrist Problems, Sports Injuries, Orthopaedics, Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Arthritis, Hand & Wrist.

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