Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Osteochondrosis, Apophysitis of the Tibial Tubercle) Description Osgood–Schlatter disease is characterized by inflammation of the growth plate of the leg just below the knee at the tibial tubercle,…
Discoid Meniscus Description The meniscus is a cartilage structure in the knee that sits on top of the leg bone (tibia). Each knee has two menisci, an inner meniscus and…
Spondylolisthesis Description Spondylolisthesis is the slippage of one or more vertebrae, the bones of the spine. Many causes of slippage of the vertebra are possible; these include stress fracture (spondylolysis),…
Little Leaguer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylar Apophysitis) Description Little leaguer’s elbow is characterized by inflammation of the growth plate of the inner elbow. The medial epicondylar growth plate of the elbow…
Exertional (Chronic) Compartment Syndrome Description The leg is divided up into four main compartments that are separated by thick ligament-like tissue called fascia. Within these compartments are muscles, nerves, arteries,…
Acromioclavicular Separation, Surgery for Indications: who needs surgery, when and why, and goals • Athletes with some types of severe sprains require surgery to restore the normal relationship of the…
Epicondylitis, Medial (Golfer’s Elbow) Description Medial epicondylitis is characterized by inflammation and pain on the inner side of the elbow, where muscles and tendons attach to the bone. The structures…
Subdural Hematoma Description A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood caused by bleeding (hemorrhage) that collects and clots beneath the outermost of the three membranes (meninges) that cover the…
Sesamoid Injury Description Sesamoid injury is an injury of the sesamoid bones or surrounding tissue. Sesamoid bones are bones that are actually within tendons. They exist normally in the foot,…
Kienbock Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate) Description Kienbock disease is characterized by death of one of the bones of the hand and wrist, the lunate bone, from loss of…
