What young athletes racing all year round, new injuries always seem to pop up and while the goal is to prevent them, it’s good to know what the most common injuries are. among the athletes, sports injuries they are common in the knee and shoulder, followed by the other joints.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sharif Dudekula, Consultant Arthroscopic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist at Medicover Hospital in Navi Mumbai, explained, “Sports injuries are classified into three types, acute, overuse and the latter, sports injuries.” chronic sports.
Common sports injuries:
Dr. Sharif Dudekula revealed that the most common sports injuries include:
1. Sprain of a ligament connecting the two bones,
2. Strain of the tendon which is the insertion of the muscle on the bone.
3. Knee injuries, most commonly the anterior cruciate ligament and menisci are affected
4. Shoulder injuries, most commonly rotator cuff tears and anterior shoulder dislocation.
5. Tennis elbow / golfer’s elbow
6. Followed by fractures, concussions, plantar fasciitis, etc.
7. Knee injury
He added, “After a knee injury, if there is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the patient has pain, swelling that follows immediately after the injury, inability to bear weight, and stiffness of the joint. In the case of meniscus injury, all the symptoms are the same except the swelling that appears after a time of injury.
Treatment
Dr. Sharif Dudekula advised: “In acute conditions, apply an ice pack, knee immobilizer, appropriate pain relievers, and active physical therapy once the pain subsides. A patient with a chronic complete ACL injury presented with knee instability and difficulty using stairs. The patient then needs an ACL reconstruction, for meniscus injuries in acute conditions, same as ACL injury. Chronically ill patients may require meniscectomy or meniscal repair depending on the condition of the menisci.”
Speaking of the shoulder injury, he said: “If there is a rotator cuff injury, the patient usually has pain, swelling and an inability to raise their hand. If there is a shoulder dislocation, along with the above symptoms, there is a deformity of the limb (attitude) in flexion, abduction, and external rotation (anterior dislocation) and the patient holds their forearm with another hand for support while presenting to the doctor.” .
Therefore, he suggested: “Treatment of shoulder injuries depends on the type of injury that has occurred. In acute conditions, rest, ice, appropriate pain relievers, arm sling for temporary stabilization, and once pain subsides, perform rotator cuff strengthening exercises and shoulder ROM. For acute dislocation, opt for closed reduction of the joint and 2 to 3 weeks off in the shoulder immobilizer, followed by gradual shoulder range of motion. For chronic rotator cuff injuries with significant symptoms, go to rotator cuff repair and chronic recurrent dislocations will go to Bankert repair or remplissage procedure.”
Noting that sprains and strains typically present with pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight of the lower extremity injury, Dr. Sharif Dudekula shared, “These are typically treated with rest, icing, compression, and elevation. limb and followed by appropriate physiotherapy. .”
Two:
After an injury, Dr. Sharif Dudekula recommended that he take care of his limb with adequate rest and the application of ice packs. The advertisement –
1. Brace or splinting to the extremity.
2. Elevation of the extremity to decrease swelling.
3. You should go to proper rehabilitation once the injury heals.
4. Take TT injection if there is an open fracture.
not to do:
According to Dr. Sharif Dudekula, an injured person should avoid:
1. Hot water development,
2. Massage at the site of injury
3. Avoid sports activity until recovery
4. Do not immobilize the joint for a long time, start the range of motion immediately once the pain is relieved.
Preventive tips:
To prevent sports injuries, Dr. Sharif Dudekula recommended:
1. Cut the intensity, frequency and duration of sports activity
2. Athletes, athletes and persons engaged in sports activity: carry out activities under the proper guidance of experts, physical therapists or trained persons.
3. Drink enough water to maintain hydration based on sports activity and temperature.
4. Carry Proper and Proper Nutrition for Performance
5. Do the sports activity or exercise with the right equipment
6. Do adequate muscle strengthening training
7. Always perform a proper warm-up and stretch before activity or exercise, followed by a warm-up and stretch after activity or exercise.
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