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Injuries
Injuries to the leg can result from various accidents, trauma, or excessive stress on the muscles, bones, ligaments, or other structures in the leg. These injuries can cause varying degrees of pain, swelling, and functional impairment. Leg injuries like fractures (broken bones), sprains (ligament injuries), or contusions (bruises) can result from accidents, falls, or sports activities.
- Fractures occur when enough force is applied to the bone to break it. Common causes include falls, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, or direct blows to the leg.
- Sprains happen when ligaments (tissues connecting bone to bone) are stretched or torn, often due to sudden twisting or trauma.
- Contusions result from blunt trauma or impact to the leg, causing damage to blood vessels beneath the skin.
- Tendon (connective tissues that attach muscles to bones) injuries can occur from direct trauma, overuse, or repetitive stress.
- Ligament injuries involve damage to the tough, fibrous bands that connect bone to bone and stabilize joints.
- Overuse injuries stem from repetitive activities or excessive stress on the leg muscles, tendons, or bones without adequate rest and recovery.
- Sports-related injuries can encompass a wide range of injuries, including muscle strains, ligament sprains, fractures, and more, often resulting from the physical demands of sports and athletic activities.