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Sports Injuries- What are the Types, Prevention and Treatment

January 14, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Are you the weekend warrior, a regular sportsman, or a gym freak? If you are either of them, you would understand what adrenaline gush means while you are playing your game or even merely talking about it. The only grim part of games and sports is getting a minor or a major sports injury.

What are the Types of Sports Injuries?

Sports injuries can happen at any time while exercising or while at the game. Sports injuries can happen to anyone-children or adults. You shall be more prone to sports injuries in the following cases:

If you have a sedentary lifestyle
If you avoid proper warm-up before the game
If you play contact sports
If you are not active

Different types of sports injuries have different protocols to follow. Here are the most common types of sports injuries:

Sprains

The injury to ligaments caused due to tearing of ligaments is called a sprain. This is the most common sports injury. The tissues connecting two bones to one another in a joint are ruptured.

Strains

Strains are the over-stretched muscles or the ‘pulled muscles’ which cause tears in the muscle fibers or tendons. Tendons are thick, fibrous cords of tissue that connect bone to the muscle.

Knee Injury

The knee is the most commonly twisted or bent body part while playing. Overstretching, tear in the tissues, ACL tear or the injury resulting from repetitive movement of the knee cap called Patellofemoral Syndrome are all types of knee injuries.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow or Epicondylitis is the pain related to the muscles and tendons of your forearm. There may be a tear in the tendon due to repetitive stress and overuse of the muscles around the elbow. This is also called ‘golfer’s elbow.’

Fractures and Dislocations

Most commonly heard and most prolonged maybe this type of injury-fractures or dislocations. Bone fractures or when a bone is dislocated in the body are both painful injuries and may take a while to heal.

Groin Pull

The side-to-side motion may trigger a push off causing strain of inner thigh muscles or groin. This may sometimes cause significant swelling.

What are the Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries?

Dr. Tanveer Bhutani, a leading orthopedic of Punjab, is a strong advocator of ‘warm-up’ before any workout or game. He says that injuries are likely to happen when your body isn’t conditioned to a particular movement or angle per se.

Every movement or activity must begin with a proper warm-up and you must make sure to be properly dressed and geared up according to the activity you indulge in.

Read through the following pointers and you can prevent the majority of sports injuries:

Learn the proper technique of the game and movements. Different games require different postures and focus on different angles.
Wear proper shoes and equip yourself with proper pads and preventive gear.
Never push yourself beyond the limits suddenly.
Cooldown post the activity is equally important as a warm-up is. Rolling out the muscles using a foam roller is also recommended.

In case you feel pain or overstretch in any of the muscles, do not rush to the activity and give the body a chance to heal.

Dr. Tanveer advocates adequate Rest (R), Ice packs (I), Compression (C), and Elevation (E) as the foremost treatment of any sports injury. If the swelling or the pain or discomfort prolong, you must not delay in contacting an orthopedic immediately.

What are the Treatments of Sports Injuries?

“Some sports injuries will heal with RICE (Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation) methodology,” says Dr. Tanveer, “however for the severe sprain or strain or a ligament tear, surgery may be recommended”.

Here are some common treatment protocols in the most frequent sports injuries:

In the case of Ankle Sprain or Strain:

Complete healing of a hamstring strain may take about one year. It is advised to exercise and revive flexibility so that the chances of re-injury are zilch. The doctor will examine a high ankle sprain to make sure that the bones in the lower leg are intact and not separated.

In the case of Groin Pull:

RICE can help heal a groin pull. However you should not be in a haste to resume the activity, else the problem can be permanent. For persistent swelling, your orthopedic must be consulted immediately.

In case of Knee Injury:

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) holds the leg bone to the knee and in case of suspected ACL, an orthopedic may recommend surgery as this is the most common type of injury.

While in games like running, volleyball or basketball repetitive movements of the knee cap against the thigh bone may damage the tissue under the kneecap. This is called Patellofemoral syndrome which may take up to six weeks to recover. The doctor may advise continuing low-impact exercise particularly working out quadriceps for relieving the pain.

In the case of Tennis Elbow:

Epicondylitis or tennis elbow causes irritation and tears in the elbow tendons. You may be advised against playing the game till the pain recovers.

Final Words

Sports injuries can be prevented with precaution and warm-up. Worst cases of sports injuries may not heal with RICE and expert advice of the orthopedics may be needed. Dr. Tanveer Bhutani, at EVA Hospital, is a sports injury specialist and has treated the gravest of sports injuries with precision and care. Stay fit, stay healthy and take care of injuries carefully.

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Hip Replacement- Tips for Effective Recovery

October 31, 2019March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Have you been experiencing hip pain that interferes with your sleep or pain that is worsening with walking even with the help of a cane or walker? Has the hip pain affected your ability to climb up or down the stairs? Have you been facing an acute problem in rising up from a sitting position? It may be arthritis of the hip

The reason for hip damage could be any- Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis or it could even be Osteonecrosis (inadequate blood supply). Irrespective of the reason you need to contact the best orthopedic surgeon of your area and discuss your deteriorating health.

Technically called Total Hip Arthroplasty or Hip Replacement surgery, this has been performed successfully for years. This is the procedure when the doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint (due to acute arthritis) and replaces it with an artificial joint made from either metal or plastic components. The hip replacement surgery makes walking easier and facilitates mobility.

The hip replacement surgery may be performed using the standard procedure (where the incision is 5-8 inches long) or the latest minimally invasive technique.

The surgery definitely makes movement much easier. But there are certain dos and don’ts to be followed to make it a complete success. Dr. Tanveer Bhutani is the best orthopedic surgeon in Punjab and recommends that physical therapy should be continued for a couple of months to enable better recovery and mobility. Certain activities like pivoting or twisting the leg should strictly be avoided. Even bending forward at the waist and squatting must be avoided.

Dr. Tanveer Bhutani has curated a list of activities that can be done easily at home and you will recover quickly post hip replacement surgery.

Certain rearrangements at home can go a long way in helping you recover.

Place the utility items like remote controls, phone, glasses pitcher, and medicines on a high table within your reach. This will prevent unnecessary bending forward.
Stay away from enthusiastic and active pets till you fully recover.
Get all the carpets and rugs removed so that the chances of tripping over are minimized.
The bathroom should have a shower chair, gripping bar, anti-slip mat, and a raised toilet seat.

Take the medication prescription from the surgeon and understand the directions.
Discuss with your surgeon about over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and vitamins.
Make sure you take antibiotics before any dental work (after consulting your orthopedic surgeon). This will prevent any bacterial infection from creeping in.
Keep your medical card handy so that in case of any medical emergency it is easily known to the doctor that you have an artificial hip.

To reduce the swelling, keep your leg elevated and prefer applying ice packs.
Wear compression stockings to reduce swelling.
The wound has to be kept clean and dry, so the surgeon will tell you at length about the bathe and shower protocol.
Watch for any signs of redness or drain from the wound.

Any kind of blood-thinning medicines vitamin K supplements or foods rich in Vitamin K like spinach, beans, lentils, etc. have to be avoided for a while.
The surgeon will recommend iron and vitamin supplements along with a normal diet.

After the hip replacement surgery your life would be much more active than before. Adhere to the list of instructions given by the surgeon and you will lead a hassle-free life. Dr. Tanveer is the most renowned surgeon in Ludhiana and gives a customized recovery module to each patient depending on their age, weight, and health status. Contact Dr. Bhutani and get free from the hip pain forever.

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