Orthopedic Sports Medicine Glossary

Abnormal contact between the femoral head and acetabulum causing hip pain and limited motion in athletes.

A mechanical hip condition where abnormal contact occurs between the femoral head-neck junction and acetabular rim durin...

Standardized assessment tool evaluating movement patterns to identify injury risk factors.

Acute injury to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint, affecting grip strength.

Loss of internal rotation range of motion at the shoulder compared to the contralateral side, commonly seen in overhead...

Abnormal posterior angulation of the glenoid fossa, often associated with posterior shoulder instability in athletes.

Moderate ligament injury involving partial tearing of fibers with some joint instability but intact overall structure.

Complete rupture of ligament fibers with loss of joint stability.

The biological process by which transplanted tissue integrates with existing bone and soft tissue structures.

A clinical test for shoulder impingement performed by flexing the arm to 90° and internally rotating while stabilizing t...

A compression fracture of the posterior humeral head occurring when it impacts against the glenoid rim during shoulder d...

Minimally invasive surgical technique to address intra-articular hip pathology through small portal incisions.

Abnormal contact between the femoral head and acetabulum causing pain and limited range of motion.

Overuse injury causing lateral knee pain due to friction of the iliotibial band over the lateral femoral epicondyle.

Inflammatory condition where the first dorsal compartment tendons cross over the second compartment tendons in the forea...

Located within the joint space or cavity, typically referring to injections, pathology, or surgical procedures.

Small muscles located entirely within the foot that provide local stability, proprioception, and fine motor control.

Specialized strength assessment using equipment that maintains constant speed of movement regardless of force applied.

A specific type of fifth metatarsal fracture occurring at the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction. Notable for poor healing...

Sequential coordination of body segments and joints working together to produce efficient movement patterns during athle...

Injury to the fibrocartilaginous rim that surrounds and stabilizes the hip or shoulder socket.

The group of three ligaments on the outer side of the ankle that provide stability against inversion injuries.

Overuse condition affecting the outer elbow tendons, commonly known as tennis elbow.

Injury to the midfoot involving disruption of the tarsometatarsal joints and associated ligamentous structures.