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Musculoskeletal system conditions

Bimalleolar fracture and right ankle dislocation on X-ray (anteroposterior) Musculoskeletal system

Ankle fracture

Non-infectious · Acute

A break in one or more of the bones that form the ankle joint, usually caused by twisting, a fall or a direct blow.

7 min read
Lateral view of the human ankle Musculoskeletal system

Ankle sprain

Non-infectious · Acute

A stretch or tear of the ligaments that support the ankle, usually from rolling or twisting the foot.

5 min read
Right knee , seen from an angle between anteriorly and laterally Musculoskeletal system

Anterior cruciate ligament tear

Non-infectious · Acute

A tear of one of the main ligaments inside the knee, usually from a sudden twist, pivot or landing during sport.

6 min read
Whiplash Musculoskeletal system

Whiplash

Non-infectious · Acute

Neck injury from sudden back-and-forth movement.

1 min read