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… are common. Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Leg injuries are most likely to … to the tough, ropy fibres that connect muscle to bone (tendons), such as a ruptured Achilles tendon . Pulled muscles ( strains ), such as a …
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… ( plantar fascia ) becomes strained and starts to get small tears. These can cause the ligament to become weak, swollen, … foot ( pronation ). Having high arches, flat feet, or tight Achilles tendons . Doing repetitive activities, being overweight, or …
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… But sometimes symptoms may occur from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. The groin areas are located on … Avulsion fractures. This occurs when force causes a tendon or ligament to tear away from a bone and break off a … or referred, pain. Pulled muscles , ligaments , or tendons in the leg may cause symptoms in the groin. It's …
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… and arm. For broken shoulder bones or damage to the tendons in the shoulder (rotator cuff tear). Your doctor will probably X-ray your injured shoulder … and arm. For broken shoulder bones or damage to the tendons in the shoulder (rotator cuff tear). Your doctor …
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… But sometimes symptoms occur from everyday wear and tear or from overuse. Finger, hand, or wrist problems can … numbness, weakness, and pain of the fingers and hand. Tendon pain . This is actually a symptom of tendinosis, a … small tears (microtears) in the tissue in or around the tendon . Besides pain and tenderness, common symptoms …
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… Overview Scrapes (abrasions) are skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Most scrapes are shallow and do not extend … the wound deep enough that you can see the bone, muscle, or tendon? Muscle looks dark and thick, and tendon and bone looks white and shiny. Yes Muscle, tendon, …
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… as the cartilage , meniscus , other knee ligaments , or tendons , or you have broken bones within the knee joint. … keep your knee from bending sideways. An ACL injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments. It can be: A small or … as the cartilage , meniscus , other knee ligaments , or tendons , or you have broken bones within the knee joint. …
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… common. Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. They can also be caused by the … blade (scapula). These bones are held together by muscles, tendons , and ligaments . The shoulder joint has the … to the tough, ropy fibres that connect muscle to bone (tendons). Pulled muscles ( strains ). Injuries to nerves, …
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… Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy? Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I … Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? …
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… the wrist and supplies feeling to the hand (median nerve). Tendon release, which may be used to treat abnormal bending of fingers (flexion contractures). Tendon repair, which may be used to repair or reattach a tendon. Synovectomy (removal of inflamed tissue or …
