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Mashup Score: 0Muscle Strains in the Thigh - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
Muscle strains usually occur when a muscle is stretched beyond its limit, tearing the muscle fibers. Strains in the hamstring and quadriceps muscle groups are particularly common in athletes who participate in sports that involve sprinting, like track and soccer.
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Before starting any exercise program, it is important to meet with your doctor for a complete physical exam. Ask your doctor if there are any particular medical problems you have that may affect your fitness program. If you do, work with your doctor to develop a safe exercise program.
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Exercise is vital for healthy bones, joints & muscles as you age, so if you’re 65+ and not exercising regularly, #OrthoInfo encourages you to get moving. See which activities may be right for you: https://t.co/riaguMbqWb #OlderAmericansMonth #AgingUnbound @ACLgov #OrthoTwitter https://t.co/wELvWChJQh
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Mashup Score: 0Hand Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
A hand fracture is a break in one of the bones in the hand. This includes the small bones of the fingers (phalanges) and the long bones within the palm (metacarpals). A broken hand can be caused by a fall, crush injury, twisting injury, or through direct contact in sports.
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The bad news: @padres star @Manny_Machado13 suffered a fracture when he was hit on the hand by a pitch Monday. The good news: #HandFractures often heal well w/out surgery. Learn more about treatment & recovery at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/GyAF7Ju2es @MLB @HandSociety #OrthoTwitter https://t.co/O3mduHBXFD
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Mashup Score: 1Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia) - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
A sports hernia is a strain or tear of any soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament) in the lower abdomen or groin area. It most often occurs during sports that require sudden changes of direction or intense twisting movements.
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It may seem like a minor injury, but a #SportsHernia — like the one that caused @CP3 to miss most of the Western Conference Finals — can cause major pain. Learn how to relieve sports hernia pain at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/ZBDTQN35wf @NBA @Suns @AOSSM_SportsMed @NATA1950 https://t.co/HaRMptvrVA
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Mashup Score: 1Sprained Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. A sprain can range from mild to severe, depending upon how much damage there is to the ligaments.
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The #anklesprain that kept @JimmyButler out of @NBA Playoffs Game 2 may be OK by Saturday's Game 3. Mild sprains without other injuries typically heal quickly with rest and rehab, per #OrthoInfo. Learn more: https://t.co/By220C3sQT @MiamiHEAT @AOSSM_SportsMed @AOFAS #OrthoTwitter https://t.co/EQ1mCPM2bi
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Mashup Score: 0Calcium, Nutrition, and Bone Health - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
The health of our bones relies on a balanced diet and a steady stream of nutrients, most importantly, calcium and Vitamin D. Calcium is a mineral that we need to build strong bones and teeth. It is not made in the body, but must be absorbed from the foods we eat.
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Are your kids getting enough #calcium & #VitaminD to build #strongbones? If not, there are many ways to boost their daily intake, including some that may surprise you. Learn more at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/z1viHyRyAK #Orthotwitter #EveryKidHealthyWeek @POSNA @AmerAcadPeds https://t.co/vRK3bTiYcV
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Mashup Score: 0Talus Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
The talus is the bone that makes up the lower part of the ankle joint. A talus fracture often occurs during a high-energy event like a car collision. Because the talus is so important for ankle movement, a fracture often results in substantial loss of motion and function.
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The #posttraumaticarthritis pain that led @TigerWoods to withdraw from @TheMasters should improve now that Woods had #fusionsurgery. Learn about the ankle injury that started it all—a #talusfracture—at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/UwShDZmuRf @PGATOUR @otatrauma @AOFAS #Orthotwitter https://t.co/ebjv1he15q
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Mashup Score: 4Bone Grafts in Spine Surgery - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
In spinal fusion surgery, additional bone — called a bone graft — is used to help new bone grow. This helps fuse together the painful spinal bones into a single, solid bone.
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A #DonateLifeMonth fact from #OrthoInfo: Like other organs, bone can be donated upon death — and it has a variety of uses in orthopaedic surgery. Learn how donor bone can help with healing after this common procedure: https://t.co/BJyciVwHgm @TheAATB @ISASSorg @NASS #Orthotwitter https://t.co/bGBTQZYhY5
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Mashup Score: 1Muscle Contusion (Bruise) - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
Muscle contusions, or bruises, are one of the most common sports injuries. Most contusions are minor and will heal quickly, without taking the athlete away from the game. But severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage and lead to complications.
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The @Bucks are optimistic that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s lower back #contusion will heal in time for their #NBAPlayoffs Game 2. Learn about recovery & return to play after a muscle contusion at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/KbOIlaaaOL @NBA @AOSSM_SportsMed @NATA1950 #Orthotwitter https://t.co/3Fdt9LbN4w
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Mashup Score: 1Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist - OrthoInfo - AAOS - 2 year(s) ago
A scaphoid fracture is a break in one of the small bones of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Symptoms typically include pain and tenderness below the base of the thumb in an area known as the “anatomic snuffbox.”
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Did you know falls onto an outstretched hand are the most common cause of #scaphoidfractures — and that these fractures can sometimes result in complications and long-term wrist problems? Learn why at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/ld5GRA4tLE #Orthotwitter @HandSociety @otatrauma https://t.co/3YWBG7rJVY
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Will Iga Swiatek’s thigh injury (likely a strain) fully heal before the #1 seed & defending champ's first match @RolandGarros? Learn why it's vital not to return to play too soon after a #ThighStrain at #OrthoInfo: https://t.co/ooD0pU07Lf #Orthotwitter @AOSSM_SportsMed @NATA1950 https://t.co/dcfQp8kVze