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joint injury; traumatic arthropathy
Classification:
- Sprains: When ligaments are stretched or torn.
- Strains: The stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons.
- Dislocations: When bones in a joint are forced out of their normal position.
- Fractures: Breaks in a bone.
- Overuse injuries: Caused by repetitive movements, such as tendinitis.
- Degenerative conditions: When cartilage wears down over time, such as osteoarthritis.
- Inflammatory conditions: Such as rheumatoid arthritis, which causes joint inflammation. [1]
Etiology:
- most joint injuries involve some type of trauma
- falls are a common cause of joint injury
- motor vehicle accidents are a cause of high-impact joint injury
- activities of daily living can cause joint injuries in elderly
- compensatory responses to disability or pain can result in joint injury in another part of the body [1]
Related
assault (violence)
Specific
ankle injury
elbow injury
flail joint
hip injury
knee injury, traumatic
shoulder injury
wrist injury
General
trauma
References
- Berg S
What doctors wish patients knew about joint injuries and treatment.
American Medical Association. August 8, 2025
https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/prevention-wellness/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-joint-injuries-and