Orthopedic disease and sports medicine related to lower limbs

Abstract

In this study, the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of common lower limb injuries during the sports activities were presented. Sports injuries of the lower limbs are the most common injuries in the sports medicine field due to the high level of use of the lower limbs during sports activities. The common causes of leg injuries in athletes are traumatic force over the critical limit of normal tissue, repetitive microtrauma, and overuse. Common hip and pelvis problems encountered by the authors include trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip syndrome, and labral tears. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, medial and lateral collateral ligaments, and meniscus have been most frequently involved in sports injuries affecting the knees. Lateral ankle sprain represents one of common injuries in the athletic population. Common overuse injuries are tendinopathies, stress fractures, chronic exertional compartment syndrome, and shin splints. Athletic activity provides a variety of positive benefits to participants’ health. To safely continue those activities, an injury prevention program focusing on injuries that may occur in specific sports activities is recommended for participants. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are also important in promoting prompt recovery and preventing secondary injuries.