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Common Sports Injury

Ligament injuries are among the most common sports injuries and can range from mild sprains to complete tears. Here are some of the most frequently injured ligaments in athletes:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Location: Inside the knee joint, connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone).

Common Causes: Sudden stops, pivots, or awkward landings during sports like soccer, basketball, and skiing.

Symptoms: A popping sound at the time of injury, severe pain, swelling, and instability of the knee.

Management: Depending on the severity, treatment ranges from physical therapy and bracing to surgical reconstruction.

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)

Location: Inside of the knee, running along the inner edge of the joint.

Common Causes: Direct impact to the outside of the knee, commonly seen in contact sports such as football or hockey.

Symptoms: Pain, swelling, and tenderness along the inner side of the knee, with a feeling of instability.

Management: Most MCL injuries heal with rest, ice, compression, and physical therapy, but severe cases may require surgery.

Lateral Ankle Ligaments (ATFL, CFL)

Location: Around the ankle, including the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and calcaneofibular ligament (CFL).

Common Causes: Ankle sprains from twisting or rolling the foot, common in sports like basketball, tennis, and running.

Symptoms: Pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected ankle.

Management: Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy, and in severe cases, surgical repair.

Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) of the Elbow

Location: Inside of the elbow, connecting the humerus to the ulna.

Common Causes: Overuse injuries from repetitive throwing motions, common in baseball pitchers and javelin throwers.

Symptoms: Pain on the inside of the elbow, swelling, and decreased ability to throw or grip.

Management: Initial treatment includes rest, bracing, and physical therapy; surgical reconstruction, known as Tommy John surgery, may be needed for complete tears.

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