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… Conditions Basics What is a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury? A medial collateral
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… Conditions Basics What is a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury? An LCL injury is a sprain or tear to the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The LCL is a band …
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… Condition Basics What is a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury? A PCL injury is a sprain or tear of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The PCL is a band of tissue … Condition Basics What is a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury? A PCL injury is a …
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… of Pain Elbow Problems, Non-Injury Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Emergency … (CT) Scan of the Spine Creatine Kinase Test Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Extremity …
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… Electric Shock Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure … Electric Shock Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure …
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… Overview Most people have had a minor knee problem at some time. Most of the time our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms develop from … tear, overuse, or injury. Knee problems and injuries most often occur during sports or …
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… Overview Little Leaguer's elbow (medial apophysitis) occurs in young baseball … enlarges a part of the elbow bone called the medial epicondyle of the humerus . Muscles of … used to throw the ball constantly pull on the medial epicondyle during throwing and pull the …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 … or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your … an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs, bones, …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? 1 Get the … and an active lifestyle without more pain, injury, or loss of strength and movement in … than one orthopedic surgeon about your knee injury. You may get different ideas from other …
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… tear, to severe, such as when the ligament tears completely or when the ligament and part … Females have a higher risk of non-contact ACL tears. These are injuries that did not involve … any activity. An ACL injury can cause partial tears of the ligament or a complete tear …