by MSK Australia | Dec 6, 2018 | Shoulder, Uncategorized, Upper Limb
CLINICAL INFORMATION 14 year old girl complaining of a 2-week history of non-specific shoulder pain. Onset of symptoms occurred after an intensive softball throwing practice. Symptoms were aggravated by any shoulder movements away from the body and resulted in a...
by MSK Australia | Aug 22, 2018 | Lower Limb
CLINICAL INFORMATION 1/52 history of calf pain post take off with pain on resisted plantar flexion. ULTRASOUND FINDINGS A focal tear involving the lateral intramuscular aponeurosis of the Soleus muscle is noted. This is classed as a Grade 2 strain as there is...
by MSK Australia | Aug 7, 2018 | Trunk
Not radiographically recognisable (unless signficant cartilage calcification) these costal cartilage fractures can be easily missed. This is a case of a AFL footballer who reported severe left upper quadrant pain post collision. The patient presented on Monday still...
by MSK Australia | Jun 6, 2018 | Shoulder, Upper Limb
This is an interesting case of an isolated Pectoralis Minor musculotendinous junction (MTJ) tear. The patient presented with anterior shoulder and upper chest pain. This had an acute onset as he applied a tackle during a weekend football game. No visible bruising...
by MSK Australia | Jun 1, 2018 | Ankle, Bone, Lower Limb
Tarsal coalition describes the complete or partial union of two or more bones in the foot. This developmental fusion is commonly symptomatic when partially fused, leading to the pseudo-joint (cartilaginous or fibrous union) undergoing increased mechanical stress. This...
