Other areas of involvement include the medial epicondyle of the elbow tibial tubercle at the knee. Traction Apophysitis rather than sudden fracture, accumulative effects of repetitive microtrauma lead to irritation and inflammation of the apophysis. Common sites of these injuries are the ankle, knee, elbow, thumb, and fingers. Injuries are classified by the degree of tissue damage. Bursae are grape-like sacs that are located in positions that maximize their ability to reduce friction between two tissue planes.
Common sites pre-patellar bursa olecranon bursa subacromial bursa.
Most commonly injured knee ligament. Frequently overlooked because of benign early appearance. This injury involves death of an osteochondral fragment with partial or complete separation of from its bed. Prognosis related to age. Open epiphyses increase the chances for healing.