Navigating the NFL Injury Report: Introduction
Former offensive lineman Jamaal Jackson once said, “Your first day in the league is the last day you’ll ever be 100% healthy.” No muscle, ligament, joint, tendon or organ is safe. Sooner or later,...
View ArticleNavigating the NFL Injury Report: Muscle Strains
Strain vs Sprain Though commonly used terms, strain and sprain are often used confusingly or interchangeably in the media. While seemingly small distinctions, it’s important to define the differences...
View ArticleNavigating the NFL Injury Report: Shoulder Injuries
Acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain (Shoulder Separation) The AC joint is at the top of the shoulder where part of the shoulder blade (the acromion of the scapula) and the collarbone (clavicle) meet....
View ArticleNavigating the NFL Injury Report: Knee Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Sprain The ACL is the critical knee ligament preventing the shin bone from sliding forward or rotating too far when the knee is under stress. ACL tears can occur after...
View ArticleNavigating the NFL Injury Report: Foot and Ankle Injuries
Ankle Sprains The classic (low or lateral) ankle sprain occurs when the foot is flexed inward (inversion injury). These common injuries are treated with boot immobilization and aggressive...
View ArticleNavigating the NFL Injury Report: Concussion
A concussion is defined as any traumatic and temporary impairment of neurologic function. Though sometimes applied confusingly in the past, this definition includes all brain injuries regardless of...
View ArticleNavigating the NFL Injury Report: Orthobiologic Treatments
Orthobiologics are a hot topic among orthopedic surgeons who treat professional athletes. Generated from natural substances in the body and often formulated into high concentration treatments,...
View ArticleNavigating the NFL Injury Report: Pain-Killing Injections
Pain killing injections are common in the NFL. A variety of medications are used in a variety of locations for many reasons. The three most common types of injections are anti-inflammatory (e.g....
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