Common Injuries

Question 1

common knee injuries

Answer 1

torn meniscus: forceful twisting
torn ACL: extreme, planting and changing direction quickly

Question 2

joint injuries

Answer 2

torn cartilage: caused by aggressive movement
sprains: stabilizing ligaments are stretched or torn
dislocations: bones are forced out of alignment

Question 3

inflammatory conditions

Answer 3

bursitis: inflammation of bursa
tendonitis: inflammation of tendon

Question 4

arthritis

Answer 4

inflammation of joints

Question 5

osteoarthritis (OA)

Answer 5

long term degenerative condition, wear down of cartilage, bone on bone contact can happen

Question 6

rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Answer 6

autoimmune disease, immune system attacks normal, healthy joint tissue