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Sports Injuries

Information about common sports-related injuries and how to recover

Conditions: 5

Lower Leg

Achilles Tendon Rupture (Sudden Tear)

An Achilles tendon rupture is a sudden complete tear of the tendon connecting your calf muscle to your heel. Learn about the 'pop' you might hear, surgery vs non-surgical treatment, re-rupture risks, and realistic return to sport timelines.

Sudden 'pop' or snap felt or heard in the back of ankleImmediate sharp pain in the back of ankle and calfInability to push off or stand on tiptoes

Knee

Baker's Cyst (Lump Behind Knee)

A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled swelling behind your knee. Learn about symptoms, causes, when treatment is needed, and why it's usually a sign of another knee problem.

Painless lump behind kneeTightness or fullness behind kneeDiscomfort with knee flexion

Knee Arthroscopy (Keyhole Surgery)

Knee arthroscopy is minimally invasive 'keyhole' surgery using a tiny camera to diagnose and treat knee problems. Learn what happens during the procedure, when it's needed, recovery time, and what results to expect.

Knee pain requiring diagnosisKnee locking or catchingKnee giving way

Thigh

Knee Dislocation (Serious Emergency)

A knee dislocation is a severe injury where the thigh and shin bones completely separate. Learn why this is an orthopaedic emergency, the risk of blood vessel damage, and what to expect with treatment.

Severe pain in the kneeObvious deformity of the kneeInability to move or bear weight on the leg

Shoulder

Shoulder Impingement (Painful Shoulder)

Shoulder impingement causes pain when lifting your arm overhead. Learn about the 'painful arc', why physiotherapy is the best treatment, when injections help, and whether you really need surgery.

Pain when lifting arm overheadPain on outer side of shoulder and upper armPain when reaching behind back

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