When athletes throw repeatedly at high speed, the repetitive stresses can lead to a wide range of overuse injuries. The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the most commonly injured ligament in throwers.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A cortisone shot is a simple in-office procedure in which a steroid is injected into a joint in combination with an anesthetic. Cortisone shots help to reduce the pain associated with many joint conditions, such as arthritis and bursitis, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the forearm muscles become damaged from overuse. The condition is common in athletes and in people with jobs that require vigorous use of the forearm muscles, such as painters.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A pulled hamstring or strain is an injury to one or more of the muscles at the back of the thigh. Most hamstring injuries respond well to simple, nonsurgical treatments. Hamstring injuries are common in athletes who participate in sports that require sprinting, such as track, soccer, and basketball.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and the major types that affect the knee are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and posttraumatic arthritis. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are many treatment options to help relieve pain and stay active.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, and jump.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscus tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand—the median nerve—is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist.| orthoinfo.aaos.org