By sport
Common orthopedic injuries by sport
Different sports stress different parts of the body. Find injury guides specific to your sport - causes, treatment options, prevention, and when to see a specialist.
Running
7 common injuries documented
Runner's KneeIT Band SyndromeShin Splints+4 more
Skiing
6 common injuries documented
ACL TearMCL TearMeniscus Tear+3 more
Basketball
5 common injuries documented
Ankle SprainACL TearPatellar Tendinitis+2 more
Football
6 common injuries documented
ACL TearMCL TearMeniscus Tear+3 more
Soccer
6 common injuries documented
ACL TearAnkle SprainMeniscus Tear+3 more
Baseball & Softball
5 common injuries documented
Rotator Cuff TearSLAP TearMedial Elbow Pain (UCL)+2 more
Swimming
4 common injuries documented
Swimmer's Shoulder (Impingement)Rotator Cuff TearBreaststroker's Knee+1 more
Tennis
6 common injuries documented
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)Medial EpicondylitisShoulder Impingement+3 more
Golf
5 common injuries documented
Low Back PainGolfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)Lateral Epicondylitis+2 more
Cycling
5 common injuries documented
Anterior Knee PainIT Band SyndromeLow Back Pain+2 more
Volleyball
5 common injuries documented
Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinitis)Ankle SprainShoulder Impingement+2 more
Wrestling & Grappling
6 common injuries documented
Shoulder DislocationACL TearMeniscus Tear+3 more
Find a sports medicine specialist
Search board-certified orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians near you.
Find a sports medicine doctor