Football-Related Shoulder Injuries You Must Know
We are living in a fast-paced world and sports played here are also fast. We are talking about football; it is a sport that requires quick movement, direction changes, splints, and even sudden awkward movements. In this process, players become prone to getting orthopedic injuries, and sometimes they are so serious that surgery is required to fix the injury. Surgeries often require implants like Variable angle plate, locking plate, or others depending on the condition to correct the anatomical position of fractured bone fragments.
In this article, we will discuss some of the common shoulder injuries faced by footballers along with the basic treatment that is given. But remember, the treatment will depend upon the individual.
Shoulder Injuries Seen in Footballers
Football not only requires frequent leg movements and direction changes but also requires strong shoulders to throw the ball to the right player and in the right direction. This is why shoulder tendonitis is considered to be one of the common injuries occurring in footballers. This injury is characterized by the inflammation of tendons present in the shoulder causing pain. Players suffering from this injury tend to have a limited range of movement in the shoulder. Rest is the best possible non-operative treatment for this injury. While application of an ice pack will help too.
As the name suggests, this injury involves the shoulder joint. One of the most common causes of this injury in footballers is a high-impact collision with other players. Besides this, overly strenuous arm movement could also result in shoulder dislocation. It is very painful and may require surgical intervention for the treatment. In certain cases, rest or application of a splint or cast may fix the situation.
This is another injury that is commonly seen in footballers and it occurs when a high-impact blow is seen on the shoulder during the game. This injury is characterized by the tearing of ligaments from the shoulder blade that stabilize the collarbone. A separated shoulder condition is painful and may require surgery for treatment. However, the doctor always tries to fix the injury without surgery. Surgical intervention is only preferred in serious cases.
Instability of Anterior Shoulder
In this condition, the humeral head slips in and out from the shoulder socket. In footballers, this injury occurs due to repetitive throws to a far distance. This is a painful condition that limits the ability of the shoulder to work properly. It requires proper rest and assessment by an expert to prevent being converted into a serious complication.
Orthopedic injuries while playing football are not uncommon and one of the most common locations for such injuries is the shoulder. In this post, we have discussed some common shoulder injuries faced by footballers. These injuries could be serious requiring trauma implants for surgical fixation.
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