And there was no damage to his ligaments or tendons, leaving the team with optimism at the time that he could return in the playoffs. PISTONS-KNICKS: 4 key questions and a prediction Need a break?

The 25-year-old also suffered lung contusions, a dislocated right clavicle and several torn ligaments after colliding with the open door of a postal vehicle. Speaking on Thursday before the race ...

They include bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. The knee, one of the body's largest and most complex joints, joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The kneecap (patella ...

Right-side abdominal pain during pregnancy is often caused by stress on your muscles and ligaments. But in rare cases, it may be a sign of something requiring medical attention. Pregnancy brings ...

If you have diabetes and you hurt when you move, it might be due to problems with your tendons. They're cord-like bands that connect your muscles to your bones. The high blood sugar levels that ...

The inflammation of ankylosing spondylitis affects the vertebrae and causes them to fuse. Chronic enthesitis of the tendons and ligaments of the vertebrae is the first step in the eventual fusion of ...

The previous guideline provided evidence that the severity of ligament damage can be assessed most reliably by delayed physical examination (4–5 days post trauma). After correct diagnosis, it can be ...

At other times, the tight hip may be painful or make a cracking sound. Most of the unlocking sensation is due to ligaments and tendons snapping over and around the joint. Sometimes, the sensation ...

Sprains and strains can affect any of the many muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the thigh. A sprain is a torn or stretched ligament. Ligaments connect bones to other bones. A strain is a torn or ...

These tears can occur without a noticeable injury but cause significant pain. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is one of the four main ligaments of the knee. It connects the outer side of the ...

A spade-shaped bone that is formed by the fusion of 5 originally separate sacral vertebrae. Coccyx (tailbone). Formed by the fusion of 4 originally separated coccygeal bones. Two of the more common ...

NEW YORK — Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges. The U.S ...