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Jackson Hastings' BROKEN FIBULA Explained!

This video details the fibula fracture sustained by Wests Tigers player Jackson Hastings in a tackle performed by the Brisbane Broncos Patrick Carrigan. Jackson likely sustained a fibula fracture and syndesmosis injury, requiring surgery. Here we detail whether Jackson Hastings' injury will keep him out of the world cup, the mechanism of the injury, type of fracture and treatment. The author has no affiliations with the player, the Wests Tigers or the NRL #Jacksonhastings #ja

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Did You Know Richie McCaw played the entire 2011 Rugby World Cup With a BROKEN FOOT?

Did you know that New Zealand All Black Richie McCaw played the entire 2011 Rugby World Cup with a broken foot? McCaw suffered a 5th metatarsal stress fracture, better known an a Jones fracture, early in the Super Rugby season of 2011. He was unable to train between games during the world cup and got by purely off adrenaline during games. Here we detail the injury, the reason for surgery, the risk of the fracture not healing and what happened to Richie McCaw's foot after the

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Can You Hit The Car Brake As Quickly After An Ankle Fusion?

Ankle fusion operations remove the movement at the ankle between the talus & the tibia. Whilst some of this movement is compensated by the midfoot, many patients wonder if they can still perform daily activities as normal. One of the common questions that is asked is whether patients with an ankle fusion can still drive and can they hit the brake pedal just the same as before? This video hopes to answer that question... #anklefusion #anklefusionsurgery #anklefusiondriving #an

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Alexander Zverev's Severe ANKLE LIGAMENT INJURY Explained!

This video details the ligaments injured when Alexander Zverev rolled his ankle playing against Rafael Nadal in the Roland Garros French Open Semi-Final. We give a play-by-play analysis of the injury, including the bones involved, ligaments injured, time to return to play, and possible associated injuries. #zverev #alexanderzverev #zverevankleinjury #frenchopen #rolandgarros #rafaelnadal #ankleinjury #lowanklesprain #anklesprain #ankleligaments #ATFL #CFL #anklesurgery #newca

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What BONES Are BROKEN in An Ankle Fracture?

This video details the types of bones broken in ankle fractures. Ankle fractures often require surgery. They are often classified as unimalleolar, bimlleolar and trimalleolar fractures. They also occur in association with ankle dislocations and in more severe injuries, can be associated with osteoarthritis. Watch our video to find out more... #anklefracture #fibulafracture #ankleinjury #anklesurgery #bimalleolarfracture #ankledislocation #anklefracturedislocation #footandankl

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What's The Return to Play Timeline for a High Ankle Sprain?

High ankle sprains (syndesmosis injuries) make up 25% of ankle sprains in contact sports. We see a lot of them, and a common question that patients ask is "When Can I Return to Sport?" Fortunately there has been good research on this in the last 18 months. Most of this research has been done in soccer players, but it serves as a good guide for other sports. In our flyer below, we cover time to return to sport-specific rehab, time to return to training and time taken to return

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Ankle Fractures: Do I Need Surgery?

This video details the types of fibula fractures that often require surgery. Fibula fractures are one of many types of fractures around the ankle. Fibula fractures are often classified according the the Weber classification system. This system helps to guide which fibula fractures may require an operation. #fibulafracture #anklefracture #ankleinjury #anklesurgery #footandanklesurgery #ankleorif #anklesurgeryrehab #newcastleorthopaedicfootandanklesurgeon #footandanklesurgeon #

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Achilles Tendon Rupture: When Can I Return to Sport?

This video outlines what percentage of people return to sport after an Achilles tendon rupture. It also reveals the time it takes on average to return to play. Achilles rupture is a devastating injury, taking NBA players 10.5 months on average to return after an Achilles tendon repair. The information in this video is based on the article: Zellers JA, Carmont MR, Grävare Silbernagel K. Return to play post-Achilles tendon rupture: a systematic review and meta-analysis of rat

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What is Osteoarthritis?

Doctors mention the word "arthritis" all the time, but we generally don't do a great job at explaining what osteoarthritis actually means and how it relates to the pain, locking or creaking of a joint. This video refers to osteoarthritis of the foot but the same principle can be applied to many osteoarthritic joints of the body. Please be mindful that there are different types of arthritis, and this video specifically refers to Osteoarthritis, which differs from other forms o

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Lisfranc Injuries - Everything You Need to Know!

Lisfranc injuries rate among the worst & most debilitating of foot & ankle injuries. Up to 60% of patients in some studies report residual pain and the injury is missed in approximately 20% of cases. Take a look at our video below for information regarding this troublesome injury... #lisfrancinjury #lisfrancfracture #tarsometatarsal #footfracture #footinjury #midfootfracture #lisfranc #newcastleorthopaedicfootandanklesurgeon #footsurgery #footandanklesurgery #tamworth #hunter

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Oh No! The Ultrasound Says I've Ruptured My ATFL & CFL!

It is very common for patients to first present to an orthopaedic surgeon, concerned regarding an ultrasound report that says they've ruptured ligaments in their ankle. This is not an uncommon scenario for more severe ankle sprains, but fortunately things are not as bad as they seem. Watch our video to find out which ligaments are commonly injured in a low (common) ankle sprain... #anklesprain #lowanklesprain #ankleinjury #ankleligaments #ankleligamentinjury #ATFL #CFL #Foota

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Morton's Neuroma Explained!

Patient's often describe a Morton's Neuroma as like "having a pebble in my shoe." It is often a destroyer of nights out in high heels and is worse with narrow footwear. Morton's neuromas result from scar tissue to some of the main nerves to the toes and can be quite debilitating. Please watch our video below to find out more about this common cause of foot & toe pain... #Mortonsneuoma #footpain #Mortonsneuromapain #Mortonsneuromatreatment #Mortonsneuromasurgery #footsurgery #

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The Top 5 Causes of Foot Pain!

This video identifies the Top 5 causes of Foot Pain! Foot pain diagnosis can be challenging. Here we feature plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, midfoot osteoarthritis, hallux rigidus (big toe arthritis) & hallux valgus (bunion). Foot pain can be debilitating, and can be associated with foot swelling, foot bony pain & foot soft tissue pain. We also explore the areas of pain where pathology is located around the foot, including heel pain, midfoot pain, big toe pain & pain wit

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Liverpool FC Star Harvey Elliott suffers Ankle Fracture & Dislocation!

Liverpool FC star Harvey Elliott recently suffered a severe ankle injury (fracture-dislocation) in the Premier League against Leeds United, requiring ankle surgery. Here we provide an injury update, analysis of the injury and explain his likely rehab and return to play... #HarveyElliottInjury #HarveyElliottAnkleInjury #HarveyElliott #LiverpoolFC #HarveyElliottInjuryUpdate #HarveyElliottSurgery #PremierLeague #Anklesurgery #footsurgery #footandanklesurgery #newcastleorthopaed

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Ankle Spurs! A Cause of Pain at the Front of the Ankle!

Spurs (osteophytes) at the front of the ankle can cause pain, known as anterior ankle impingement. Spurs are common in soccer players, manual workers and athletes. They are commonly asymptomatic, but can become painful after an injury. Here we explain how ankle spurs cause pain, their treatment and possible need for surgery. #Anklespurs #Anklespur #Ankleimpingement #Anteriorankleimpingement #Ankleosteophytes #Ankleexostosis #Anklesurgery #footsurgery #footandanklesurgery #new

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How Achilles Tendon Ruptures Affect the Performance of Players in the NBA!

Achilles tendon ruptures can mean players don't make it back to the NBA. Players returning following Achilles tendon rupture surgery play a different number of games, reduced time, reduced minutes and sometimes start less games. It can also affect an NBA player's Performance Efficiency Rating (PER). Watch our video here to see the massive effect that Achilles Tendon Ruptures have on players in the NBA... #NBAAchillestendonrupture #NBA #Achillestendonrupture #Achillestendonru

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Achilles Tendon Rupture: The MOST Important Thing You NEED TO DO!

Having your Achilles tendon repaired after a rupture is a very individual decision, based on risks and benefits. However, some patients miss the opportunity to be treated without an operation if their initial treatment is delayed. Here we detail the single most important thing you need to do for an Achilles tendon rupture! (Apart from seeing a doctor) #Achillestendonrupture #Achillestendonrepair #Achillestendonsurgery #Achillestendonnonoperativetreatment #Achillestendonplaste

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Can Achilles Tendonitis Cause an Achilles Tendon Rupture?

Achilles tendonitis is a common problem, associated with pain at the back of the heel or in the middle of the Achilles tendon. We have had quite a few questions over the last week after our video on Genevieve Gregson. We have mostly been asked, can Achilles tendonitis result in rupture of the Achilles tendon? Watch our video here to find the answer... #AchillesTendonRupture #Achillestendonitis #Achillestendinopathy #GenevieveGregson #NoninsertionalAchillestendonitis #Insertio

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What Can I Do After A Big Toe Fusion?

Many patients worry that having their big toe fused, often for arthritis, will rob them of mobility and activity. I am commonly asked, "Will I Still Be Able to Run?" or "Will I Still Be Able to Do Yoga?" Fortunately there has been some research in this area to give us a bit of a guide as to what sports & activities are still possible after a big toe fusion. Watch our video to find out more... #Bigtoesfusionsurgery #bigtoefusion #greattoefusion #bigtoefusionrunning #bigtoefusi

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Leonardo Spinazzola Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture in Euro2020 Quarter Final!

Leonardo Spinazzola, one of the stars of Euro2021, unfortunately suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in the Azzurri's 2-1 Quarter Final win over Belgium. Here we provide an injury analysis of Leonardo Spinazzola's Achilles Tendon rupture, discussing the chances of Leonardo returning to professional sport and likely timeframe for return to play. #Leonardospinazzola #spinazzola #Euro2021 #Azzurri #spinazzolainjury #spinazzolaachillestendonrupture #Italia #Achillestendonrupture

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